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ADA University
Academic Catalogue
2020-2021 Academic Year
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ................................................................................ 3
BRIEF HISTORY OF ADA UNIVERSITY ...................................................................................... 4
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES .................................................................................................... 4
OUTCOME IMAGES OF OUR STUDENTS .................................................................................... 5
CORE COMPETENCIES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES ............................................................. 6
HONOR CODE ........................................................................................................................ 8
ACADEMIC CALENDAR ..................................................................................................... 9
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ................................................................. 11
Academic Progress Toward Degree Completion ................................................................. 11
Good Academic Standing..................................................................................................... 11
Undergraduate Continuance Regulations ............................................................................. 12
Credit Hours ......................................................................................................................... 16
Credit Requirements ............................................................................................................. 18
Cumulative Grade Point Average ....................................................................................... 22
Undergraduate Degree Requirements .................................................................................. 23
Graduate Degree Requirements ........................................................................................... 27
Evaluation of Academic Performance ................................................................................. 28
Student Enrolment Status ..................................................................................................... 35
Course Levels ....................................................................................................................... 37
Registration .......................................................................................................................... 38
Interruption of Studies Due to Temporary Leaves ............................................................... 40
Special Course Types ........................................................................................................... 43
Separation or Suspension from the University ..................................................................... 46
STUDENT RECORDS AND REGISTRATION ............................................................... 48
PROGRAMS OF STUDY ..................................................................................................... 50
School of Business .............................................................................................................. 51
School of IT and Engineering .............................................................................................. 58
School of Public and International Affairs ........................................................................... 66
School of Education.............................................................................................................. 75
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ANTI-REQUISITE COURSES ............................................................................................ 78
SECOND CAREER TRACK................................................................................................ 79
EXAM RULES AND REGULATIONS ............................................................................... 83
ONLINE EXAMS REGULATION ................................................................................................................... 85
GLOSSARY............................................................................................................................ 89
HONOR CODE ..................................................................................................................... 90
STUDENT ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURES .................... 96
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Introduction and Announcements
Nature of Announcements. Announcements contained in this publication are subject to
change without notice and may not be regarded as binding obligations to the University. The
University reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements. Only the Chief
Academic Officer or designee can approve changes to the Catalog except where otherwise
stated within.
When students matriculate with ADA University, they come under the academic requirements
of the edition of the Catalog at that time. Students may graduate under these academic
requirements even though subsequent Catalogs may change. Academic requirements include
competency requirements, general education requirements, grade point average
requirements, major course requirements, overall unit requirements and related curriculum
matters. Grading practices, tuition, fees, and other matters are not considered to be “academic
requirements” and are subject to change at the discretion of the University. Should new
changes be to their advantage, undergraduate students may graduate under the conditions of
the newer catalog.
Student Responsibility for Catalog Information. Students are held individually responsible
for the information contained in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Failure to read and
comply with University regulations will not exempt students from whatever penalties they may
incur.
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Brief History of ADA University
ADA University was established under decree dated January 13th, 2014, by the President of
the Republic of Azerbaijan. The University is a state higher education institution engaging
in the delivery of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in addition to the
advancement of fundamental and applied research.
The University is the legal heir of the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA) and the
Information Technologies University. They were merged in January 2014 to establish ADA
University.
Founded on March 6, 2006, the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy began offering Advanced
Foreign Service Program to diplomats of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and civil servants in
the government, as of January 2007. The Academy launched its first Master of Arts in
Diplomacy and International Affairs in September 2009, followed by two bachelor’s degree
programs in International Studies and Business Administration in September 2011. The
Academy expanded to a new “green” and “smart” campus in the City of Baku in September
2012.
Currently, the University’s academic enterprise includes the School of Public and
International Affairs, the School of Business, the School of Education, and the School of
Information Technologies and Engineering. Across all these schools, the University offers 8
undergraduate degrees and 5 graduate degrees.
Mission, Vision and Values
Our mission is to cultivate highly intellectual solution providers who are closely
collaborating, effectively communicating members of global community with ethics and sense
of citizenship.
To achieve this mission, ADA University continually strives to be a world class
Azerbaijani university with an excellence of “müəllim and alim” in an innovative learning
culture.
Our core values are:
1. Academic excellence and freedom
2. Accountability and shared governance
3. Honor, integrity and transparency
4. Diversity, collaboration and communication
5. Social responsibility
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Outcome Images of Our Students
The ideal graduates of ADA will be educated through curriculum built around a triad of
rigorous major study, functional enablers and general education, provided with experiential
learning opportunities through projects and trained to become high-impact graduates.
The outcome images of our students are, therefore:
1. Highly Intellectual Solution Providers
2. Close Collaborators
3. Effective Communicators
4. Ethical Citizens
Firstly, producing high impact graduates entails admitting the most qualified students that
have potential to excel in academically rigorous curricula, developing these students into the
country’s core manpower with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills, and
ultimately delivering these students to the job market in all sectors of economy – industry,
government, research or academic institutions – to effectively apply their knowledge and skills.
Secondly, ADA aspires to produce ‘high impact’ graduates, rather than merely makers. High
impact graduates are professionals, who are capable of applying their knowledge to solve
problems and design processes requiring more sophisticated training and skills compared to
makers whose main functions are carrying out specific tasks. For makers to become high
impact professionals, it takes skills and knowledge build-up. The academic programs at
ADA should adopt a project-based learning approach to prepare our students to become high
impact graduates upon graduation.
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Core Competencies and Learning Outcomes
ADA University has developed a set of Core Competencies which derive from and are
consistent with our mission, outcome images and strategy. Competence is defined as a specific
skill and body of knowledge, and the student’s ability to demonstrate that learning in
assessment while at university and in workplace upon graduation.
Each core competence, then, describes the desired Learning Outcome that students should be
able to accomplish when they graduate, regardless of their program. Some institutions use
learning objective and learning outcome interchangeably. We prefer to use learning outcome
because of its direct focus on the result of the student learning.
• Outcome Image: Highly Intellectual Solution Providers
Competence 1. Content Knowledge with Critical Thinking
Learning outcome: The ability to develop a knowledge of content literature in a subject area;
apply knowledge in own subject area to other areas of knowledge; identify own information
needs; recognize reputable information; access, manage and create information from networks
and databases; examine, analyze, synthetize and evaluate contemporary issues both in
national and global contexts.
Competence 2. Quantitative Reasoning
Learning outcome: The ability to use data to assess ideas and issues; and apply
mathematical concepts to the interpretation and analysis of quantitative information; solve
a wide range of problems based on such application.
Competence 3. Complex Problem Solving
Learning outcome: The ability to recognize there is a problem and tell when something is wrong
or is likely to go wrong; to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions
and/or to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; to use
logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems.
Competence 4. Creativity
Learning outcome: The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given
situation, and/or to develop original ways to solve a problem.
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• Outcome Image: Close Collaborators
Competence 5. Diversity and Teamwork
Learning outcome: The ability to work effectively in diverse, multidisciplinary and
multicultural environments; respect and understand different opinions and perspectives;
appreciate diverse cultures and viewpoints; carry out tasks collaboratively, demonstrate
emotional intelligence, try to reconcile differences and share leadership.
• Outcome Image: Effective Communicators
Competence 6. Enhanced Communication
Learning outcome: The ability to communicate by means of spoken and written language
for informational, persuasive, and expressive purposes, while also writing effectively,
logically and clearly and employing visual aids, body language, intonation, and other non-
verbal elements to support the conveyance of meaning and connection with the audience.
Competence 7. Strong Command of English
Learning outcome: The ability to use the English language confidently and competently in
linguistic, cultural, social and academic contexts; and to comprehend written sentences,
paragraphs and complex content.
Competence 8. Active Listening and Participation
Learning outcome: The ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time
to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, not interrupting at
inappropriate times and participating in class discussions by offering arguments with weight.
• Outcome Image: Ethical Citizens
Competence 9. Ethics and Self Reflection
Learning outcome: The ability to identify ethical issues and address these issues in a
socially responsible manner; act with integrity; examine own values and understand oneself in
the context of society.
Competence 10. Civic Engagement
Learning outcome: The ability to actively look for ways to help people; demonstrate knowledge
of and respect for society; and act responsibly in regard to the public interest and social justice.
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Honor Code
ADA University is a community of students, staff, faculty and administrators, united by the
common goal of promoting excellence in education, research, and service. ADA University
strives to provide state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment for its community
members to engage in an inspiring and dynamic learning process. The University places a
high value and emphasis on the academic success and achievements of its community
members. However, this must be obtained in an environment guided by academic honesty,
integrity, and with a commitment to personal and mutual accountability. The University’s
philosophy is centered on the idea that academic integrity and honesty should be promoted
not by use of sanctions and threats, but rather by instilling an academic culture grounded by
these values. The Honor Code contains a list of academic rules and procedures essential to
guide the conduct of students, staff, faculty, and administrators alike. The sanctions contained
in this guide are intended only as a last resort, allowing ADA University to defend itself and
its reputation against violations of these generally accepted standards of proper academic
conduct.
Principles of Academic Honesty and Integrity
a. Do Not Lie! Purposefully providing false information by lying, falsifying, deceiving,
or
fraud is unacceptable behavior at ADA University.
b. Do Not Cheat! Violating rules of examinations, tests and other assignments as well
as accepting unauthorized help is not acceptable behavior at ADA University.
c. Do Not Plagiarize! Using someone else's intellectual or physical work without giving
proper credit to the author or submitting the same paper for two or more classes without
receiving prior consent from the necessary authorities, is not acceptable behavior at
ADA University.
d. Do Not Discriminate! Discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, religious
affiliation, sexual orientation, or disabilities is not acceptable behavior at ADA
University.
e. Do Not Help Others Violate These Principles!
For more information, please see the Honor Code attached herewith.
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Academic Calendar
ADA University operates on an academic year divided into two equal semesters and a summer
term.
• The Fall Semester commences the first Monday of September and continues for 15
weeks of instruction.
• The Spring Semester commences the third Monday of January and continues for 15
weeks of instruction.
• The Summer Term commences the fourth Monday of May and continues for 6 weeks
of instruction.
English for Academic and Professional Purposes Program (EAPP) follows the same calendar
as the degree programs. For EAPP, Fall and Spring Semesters have two (2) sessions, each with
7.5 weeks of instruction, while Summer Term has one (1) session with 6 weeks of instruction.
Notes related to Academic Calendar 2020-2021:
• Considering current unstable situation due to global pandemic, updates/adjustments to
Academic Calendar may take place during the year.
• Calendar below reflects dates for all students except EAPP and Year 1 UG students.
• EAPP and Year 1 UG students will tentatively start Academic Year in October 5. The
start date is subject to change based on government regulations.
• Adjusted “Part of term” dates will be added to Academic Calendar and published on
ADA University website.
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2020-2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FALL Semester, 2020
September 7, 2020 Graduate and Undergraduate classes begin
September 16, 2020 Last day to add/drop classes without penalty
November 9, 2020 State Flag Day – Holiday, NO CLASSES
November 10, 2020 Midterm Grades Due
November 14, 2020 Last day to withdraw from classes
December 19, 2020 Last day of classes
December 20-21, 2020 Reading period
December 22-30, 2020 Final exams
January 3, 2021 Final Grades Due
December 31, 2020 - January 17, 2021 Winter Break, NO CLASSES
SPRING Semester, 2021
January 25, 2021 Graduate and Undergraduate Classes begin
February 3, 2021 Last day to add/drop classes without penalty
March 8, 2021 International Women's Day – Holiday, NO CLASSES
March 20-26, 2021 Spring Break and Novruz Holiday, NO CLASSES
April 3, 2021 Midterm Grades Due
April 10, 2021 Last day to withdraw from classes
May 13-14, 2021 Ramadan Holiday – NO EXAMS
May 15, 2021 Last day of classes
May 16-17, 2021 Reading period
May 18-27, 2021 Final exams
May 31, 2021 Final Grades Due
June 5, 2021 (TBC) Commencement Ceremony
SUMMER Term, 2021
May 31, 2021 Summer term classes begin
June 5, 2021 Last day to add/drop classes without penalty
June 15, 2021 National Salvation Day – Holiday, NO CLASSES
June 23, 2021 Midterm Grades Due
June 26, 2021 Last day to withdraw from classes
June 28, 2021 National Army Day OBSERVED – NO CLASSES
July 10, 2021 Last day of classes
July 11-12, 2021 Reading period
July 13-20, 2021 Final exams
July 24, 2021 Final Grades Due
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Academic Policies and Procedures
This section summarizes the body of academic regulations in place at ADA University for the
conduct of undergraduate and graduate education.
Students are held individually responsible for the information contained in the University
Catalogue. Failure to read and comply with University regulations will not exempt students
from whatever penalties they may incur.
Based on a compelling rationale, a petition for an exception may be made with respect to a
specific academic regulation by a student or faculty member. Such a petition should be directed
in writing to the Dean of a respective academic unit, which will, then, be forwarded to the Vice
Rector of Academic Affairs or designee for consideration.
Academic Progress Toward Degree Completion
To maintain academic progress toward degree completion, students are to maintain a certain
GPA.
Undergraduate students are to maintain a 2.00 cumulative GPA, as well as a 2.00 GPA in
their major.
Graduate students are to maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
A Withdrawal (W) in a course constitutes an attempt but not a completion of the course and can
adversely impact the student’s progress toward degree completion.
Students who are not achieving these requirements may be subject to a probation or dismissal.
Good Academic Standing
Undergraduate students are in Good Academic Standing if their cumulative GPA is 2.00 or
higher and have no other barrier to enroll in classes.
Graduate students are in Good Academic Standing if their cumulative GPA is 2.75 or higher
and have no other barrier to enroll in classes.
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Undergraduate Continuance Regulations
At the end of each semester – Fall and Spring – the academic advisor will review the records of
all students who do not maintain a 2.00 grade point average (GPA) and will act according to
the following policies, which are summarized below.
Academic Probation
An undergraduate student is placed on academic probation when the student’s cumulative GPA
Falls below 2.0 at the end of a Fall or Spring semester, excluding summer term. Students on
academic probation are expected to improve their cumulative GPAs. A student who achieves a
cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 is removed from academic probation and placed in good
academic standing.
ADA University is committed to assisting students in achieving their academic goals. Students
on academic probation are required to meet regularly with their academic advisor. They are also
required to participate in a student success program defined by their academic unit during their
semester of attendance. Failure to complete the requirements of the success program will result
in cancellation of registration for the next Fall or Spring semester.
An undergraduate student on academic probation is highly encouraged to enroll in maximum of
24 credits per semester of attendance (no more than 12 credits in the summer term).
If a student is assigned an Incomplete grade and the final assigned grade brings that student's
cumulative GPA below the required level, the student will be placed on academic probation at
the end of the semester.
Undergraduate students can be placed on academic probation for no more than two consecutive
semesters. In other words, failure to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better at the end of a
Fall or Spring semester while on the second probation will result in academic dismissal (see
below).
Academic Dismissal
Following two semesters of academic probation period, an undergraduate student will be
dismissed at the end of semester if the student’s cumulative grade point average remains below
2.0. Students dismissed at the end of the academic probation must separate from the University
for at least one semester/term.
A student may apply for readmission to ADA University for the semester/term following
completion of the above period. Readmission applications are evaluated based on the total
record of the student and consistent with the admission practices in effect at the time of
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application. A student who is readmitted is governed by the academic and financial requirements
and Catalogue in effect at the time of re-admission. In cases when student’s previous academic
history requires so, academic units may decide to keep student’s initial Catalogue year for
academic requirements only Students who were dismissed after Honor Code violation are not
eligible for readmission.
An undergraduate student who is readmitted after dismissal will be enrolled under academic
probation status and will remain subject to the provisions of that status until good academic
standing is achieved. The student will have two semesters to attain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and
good academic standing. If a student fails to achieve good standing (Cumulative GPA 2.00 and
above) at the end of second semester after readmission, the student will be permanently
dismissed from the University.
Undergraduate students can be readmitted only once during their tenure at ADA University.
Academic dismissal is permanently recorded on the transcript.
The University will immediately dismiss undergraduate students whose cumulative GPA
(excluding courses in which the recorded grade is I) Falls below 1.0 (D) for two consecutive
semesters. Students who are dismissed with a GPA lower than 1.0 will not be considered for
re- admission.
EAPP Continuance Regulations
EAPP students are expected to receive an overall grade of “C” (73%) and above for the level.
If an EAPP student receives an overall grade below “C” (73%), that student must repeat the
entire level.
Academic Probation
An EAPP student will be placed on academic probation for one session/semester, if that
student’s grade for the previous session/level was below “C” (73%) and he/she repeats the entire
level.
Academic Dismissal
Failure to achieve an overall grade of “C” (73%) or above for the level at the end of the academic
probation will result in academic dismissal from the University.
The total study period in EAPP may last for a maximum of two years. If a student fails to
achieve the required level in two subsequent academic years, or during a probation period, he/she
will be dismissed from the University. A student may apply for readmission to ADA University
after the completion of one semester after dismissal. Readmission applications are evaluated
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based on the total record of the student and consistent with the admission practices in effect at
the time of application. A student who is readmitted is governed by the academic and financial
requirements and Catalogue in effect at the time of re-admission. Students who were dismissed
after Honor Code or Student Code of Conduct violation or with the score below D (60%) are
not eligible for readmission. Students eligible for readmission must apply for readmission to
degree program one semester after dismissal by submitting the required IELTS/TOEFL/PTE
exam results.
Graduate Continuance Regulations
At the end of each semester – Fall and Spring – the Graduate Program Advisor will review the
records of all students who do not maintain a cumulative 2.75 grade point average (GPA) and
will act according to the policies summarized below.
Academic Probation
A graduate student is placed on academic probation when the student’s cumulative GPA Falls
below 2.75 at the end of a Fall or Spring semester. Students on academic probation are expected
to improve their cumulative GPAs. A student who achieves a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
is removed from academic probation and placed in good academic standing.
Students on academic probation are required to meet regularly with their academic advisor.
They are also required to participate in a student success program defined by their academic
unit during their semester of attendance.
A graduate student on academic probation may not enroll in more than 18 credits per semester
of attendance (no more than 12 credits in the summer term).
If a student is assigned an Incomplete grade and the final assigned grade brings that student's
cumulative GPA below the required level, the student will be placed on academic probation at
the end of the semester.
Graduate students can be placed on academic probation for no more than one semester. In other
words, failure to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better at the end of a Fall or Spring
semester while on probation results in academic dismissal (see below).
Academic Dismissal
Following a semester of academic probation, a graduate student will be dismissed at the end of
a Fall or Spring semester if the student’s cumulative grade point average remains below 2.75.
Students dismissed at the end of the academic probation must separate from the University for
at least one semester/term.
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A student may apply for readmission to ADA University for the semester/term following
completion of the above period. Readmission applications are evaluated based on the total
record of the student and consistent with the admission practices in effect at the time of
application. A student who is readmitted is governed by the academic and financial
requirements and Catalogue in effect at the time of readmission. In cases when student’s
previous academic history requires so, academic units may decide to keep student’s initial
Catalogue year for academic requirements only. Students who are dismissed with a cumulative
GPA lower than 2.0 will not be considered for readmission. Students who were dismissed after
Honor Code violation are not eligible for readmission.
A graduate student who is readmitted after dismissal will be enrolled under academic probation
status and will remain subject to the provisions of that status until good academic standing is
achieved. The student will have two semesters to attain a 2.75 cumulative GPA and good
academic standing. If a student fails to achieve good standing (Cumulative GPA 2.75 and
above) at the end of second semester after readmission, the student will be permanently
dismissed from the University.
Graduate students can be readmitted only once during their tenure at ADA University.
Academic dismissal is permanently recorded on the transcript.
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Credit Hours
ADA University uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) to define
a semester credit hour. ECTS credits express the volume of learning based on defined learning
outcomes and associated workload.
At ADA University, 1 credit corresponds to 30 hours of work in a semester. Workload is an
estimation of the time an individual typically needs to complete all learning activities such as
lectures, seminars, projects, practical work, internship, and individual study required to achieve
the defined learning outcomes in formal learning environments.
ADA University uses a formula to calculate, record, and interpret the amount of earned
academic or training credits that students accumulate toward completion of certificates,
diplomas, degrees, and other qualifications. In most cases, earned credits are identified by the
term “credit hours” or “credit units.” Several important points need to be understood about
credit:
Credit hours or units represent a mathematical summarization of all work completed and are
different from actual classroom contact or instructional hours.
Registered student status is usually defined as being enrolled in each semester or quarter for a
specified minimum number of credit hours, which are assigned for any type of study recognized
and required by the faculty.
Semester Calendar Credit Hours
Fall and Spring Semesters include 15 weeks of instruction, while Summer Term includes 6
weeks of instruction.
The actual amount of academic work that goes into a single semester credit hour is often
calculated as follows, in relation to astronomical hours:
One credit hour represents 25 minutes of scheduled class time per week. Hence, one credit hour
is equivalent to at least 6 hours and 15 minutes of class time per semester.
Most courses are awarded 6 credit hours. This represents 150 minutes of scheduled class time
per week and a total of 37.5 hours of class time over a semester.
Research, internships, independent studies, labs, and other academic work leading to the award
of academic credit, at a minimum, should clearly state learning outcomes and workload
expectations that meet the standards set forth above.
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Workload of Undergraduate Degree Programs
A typical bachelor’s degree Program of Study on a semester calendar requires at least 240 credit
hours to be earned by the student. This roughly translates into 40 courses, depending on the
student’s program of study.
Normal full-time registration is usually 30 credit hours per semester or 60 credit hours per
academic year.
Workload of Graduate Degree Programs
A typical master’s program requires at least 90 credit hours, except for MBA program that
requires 70 credit hours, including research thesis or project such as capstone. This roughly
translates into 12 courses and a capstone or master thesis experience, depending on the student’s
program of study.
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Credit Requirements
In-Residence Courses
Courses are considered in-residence when they are taken at ADA University, or through ADA
University Abroad, or are coordinated by ADA University academic units in any instructional
modality.
Courses considered not in-residence include those transferred into ADA University, those taken
through a Permit to Study at Another Institution.
Some ADA University courses and programs are offered at physical sites other than the ADA
University campus and are considered in-residence courses.
With some exceptions, students receive in-residence credit for such courses.
Transfer Credits
Undergraduate students may request to transfer credit for courses taken at another accredited
institution prior to their admission to ADA University. The total number of credits transferred
for a single degree program may be no greater than 30 credits and is limited by residency
requirements. In no case may graduate credit be given for coursework designated as solely
undergraduate by the institution where the coursework was completed.
Proposed transfer courses must have been completed with a grade of C or better and must have
been completed no more than 3 years prior to the beginning of the semester for which the
student is seeking admission to ADA University. With approval, courses taken at ADA
University toward a graduate degree earned before admission to a subsequent graduate program
at ADA University may be shared.
Transfer credits must be approved by a student's Associate Dean or designee prior to that
student’s admission to ADA University to be subsequently included in the student's Program
of Study.
Students must give the Associate Dean or designee an official transcript from the institution at
which the proposed course(s) was completed as well as a syllabus for each course requested for
transfer.
The academic unit must inform the Office of Admissions and Student Records which courses
will be transferred during the student's first semester of study. Transfer credit will appear on the
student's transcript, but grades from approved transferred courses at other institutions will not
be counted in the student's ADA University cumulative GPA.
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Graduate students may request to transfer credits for courses taken at credit-bearing
certificate programs at ADA University prior to their admission to ADA University graduate
programs. The total number of such credits transferred may be no greater than 60 credits.
Proposed transfer courses must have been completed with a grade of B- or better and must have
been completed no more than 2 years prior to the beginning of the semester for which the
student is seeking admission to ADA University.
Study at Another Institution
Grades for courses taken during a Permit to Study at Another Institution are recorded on the
ADA University transcript but are not computed in the cumulative GPA.
ADA University transfer credits for courses taught only in English. Credits for courses taught
in any other language cannot be transferred. If the transferred grade received is below “C” for
undergraduate students and “B-” for graduate students, after conversion to ADA University
grading scale, then credits for such courses will not be transferred and counted in the total
number of credits needed for graduation. However, students must meet GPA requirements for
individual courses taken at other institutions as required for electives or major or minor courses.
Students must satisfy any additional requirements provided on the Permit to Study Form.
Retake at another institution is allowed only if the first attempt at ADA University was a W
(withdraw).
Conversion of transferred grades is done based on the Credit Transfer Manual of the relevant
academic year.
Students who are issued a Permit to Study during a Fall or Spring semester will be placed on
Leave. When a student’s study at another institution is complete, the student must meet with
the academic advisor for his/her program in order to re-enroll at ADA University. The Office
of Admissions and Student Records will update the student’s record accordingly.
Permit to Study at Another Azerbaijani Institution
Students who wish to take courses that would not be considered in- residence courses must
receive prior approval by their academic unit through a Permit to Study at another accredited
institution.
Permit to Study will only be authorized for study at accredited institutions. Prior to seeking a
permit to study, all courses must be reviewed, articulated, and approved by the Associate Dean
of academic unit or designee for transfer to ADA University and recorded by the Office of
Student Records and Registration. Students who want to apply a course to their major must
receive prior approval from their academic unit or equivalent.
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Students may transfer up to a total of 12 credits during this course of approved study at another
Azerbaijani Institution. These credits and courses will be shown as coming from another named
institution of higher education on the student transcript.
Grades for courses taken during a Permit to Study at another Azerbaijani institution are
recorded on the ADA University transcript but are not computed in the GPA, though they will
count in the total number of credits needed for graduation.
Permit to Study at an International Institution
Students who wish to study abroad at a foreign University in partnership with ADA University
must receive prior approval from their academic unit. Students attending such study abroad
programs are strongly encouraged to take the courses in English. In exceptional cases where
the courses in English are not available, students may take course(s) in another language upon
the approval of academic unit and if they meet the language requirement of receiving
institution.
Undergraduate students, at the time of application for study abroad must complete the first
60 credits in residence and have minimum 2.50 Cumulative GPA at ADA University. Also,
students must be in-residence at ADA University during their final semester. Permit to Study
Abroad may not be issued during these periods of undergraduate student’s tenure at ADA
University.
Graduate students, at the time of application for study abroad must complete the first 18
credits in residence and have minimum 3.00 Cumulative GPA at ADA University. Also,
students must be in-residence at ADA University during their final semester. Permit to Study
Abroad may not be issued during these periods of the graduate student’s tenure at ADA
University.
The number of credits approved for transfer from an international institution requires advanced
approval from the academic unit.
• Undergraduate students will be allowed to transfer up to 30 credits.
• Graduate students will be allowed to transfer up to 18 credits from study abroad.
Study abroad programs offering any kind of fellowships and financial aid are applicable to all
degree students meeting minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 3.0 at the time of
application for an available exchange program, additional to any other requirements set by the
host University.
Grades for courses taken during a Permit to Study Abroad are recorded on the ADA University
transcript but are not computed in the cumulative GPA, though they will count in the total
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number of credits needed for graduation. These credits and courses will be shown as coming
from another named institution of higher education on the student transcript.
Completed permit applications must be submitted before the end of the semester prior to the
anticipated study abroad program.
Students convicted and having official records of violations of the University Honor Code and
the Student Code of Conducts are subject to rejection to study aboard at a foreign University
at any step of the process.
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Cumulative Grade Point Average
Computation of the cumulative grade point average includes only those in-residence courses
taken for conventional grades (A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, F, or FX).
The following courses are not included in the grade point average: courses taken on a pass/fail
basis, courses numbered below the 1000 level, and courses with an Incomplete grade.
Credits accepted upon transfer from other institutions are included in the total number of credit
hours applicable to degree requirements, grades earned in such courses are recorded on the
permanent record at ADA University, but are not used in computing the average needed for
graduation.
GPAs will not be rounded for purposes of evaluating academic progress toward degree
completion of academic standing (e.g., a cumulative or semester GPA of 1.99 will not be
rounded to 2.00).
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Undergraduate Degree Requirements
Undergraduate students are expected to graduate under the Catalogue in effect at the time of
their first enrolment. The Catalogue year is the year student starts the degree program. Students
may not “tailor make” their own degree requirements by selecting partial requirements from
more than one catalogue.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete at least 240 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better. Last
60 credit hours must be completed in residence at ADA University. Students may transfer a
maximum of 30 cumulative credits from an accredited institution.
The minimum graduation requirement of 240 credit hours must be satisfactorily completed in
order to satisfy University and Major Requirements. Some programs may require more than
240 credits for completion of all requirements.
University General Education Requirements
Successful completion of 60 credit hours of General Education courses is required to meet the
University requirement for degree completion. The purpose of the General Education is to
cultivate a well-rounded person in foundational areas such as English for Academic Purposes,
Writing and Information Literacy, Leadership and Communication, Humanities, Social
Sciences, Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning.
English for Academic Purposes Program (EAPP) – no credit
All undergraduate students of ADA University must be able to communicate in English with a
level of mastery equivalent to the requirements of the university course work. In addition,
students need to possess adequate critical thinking, reading and listening comprehension skills
to succeed in their degree programs.
Incoming students whose command of English is below a sufficient level, must enroll in and
successfully complete the English for Academic Purposes Program (EAPP).
EAPP is a non-credit program. Grades earned in EAPP are not used in computing the grade
point average.
Based on the results of the TOEFL/IELTS or ADA University English Proficiency Exam (EPE),
incoming students are placed in one of the four levels of EAPP or enroll directly in a degree
program:
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• Elementary (level 1/A group);
• Lower-intermediate (level 2/B group);
• Intermediate (level 3/C group); and
• Upper-intermediate (level 4/D group).
The students (unless they fail a level) remain designated at their original groups (A, B, C, D)
till the end of academic year.
ADA University EPE is administered three times a year in August, December and May. EPE
held in December and May helps the EAPP students measure their overall progress.
Students who qualify can take the English Proficiency Exam, and those scoring sixty percent
(60%) and above in EPE, can enroll directly in a degree program.
The EAPP students receive some 17 - 21 hours of in class instruction per week. Depending on
the groups placed (A, B, C, or D), the average number of study hours required to complete the
program varies and is covered in:
• Four 7.5-week sessions for those starting in A group;
• Two 7.5-week sessions and one 15-week semester for those starting in B group;
• Two 15-week semesters for those starting in C group;
• One 15-week semester for those starting in D group.
See EAPP Program Curriculum for more details about the levels in EAPP, competences
students are expected to acquire by the end of the program, as well as for level-by-level outcome
for each course. To graduate from EAPP and enroll in a degree program, students must
successfully complete Level 4, i.e. Upper-Intermediate.
Writing – 12 credit hours
University requires two courses in writing, as part of developing analytical thinking and critical
reasoning skills. Students must take the University Writing requirement within the first 120
credits earned in residence and earn a grade of “C-” or better. Students who do not successfully
complete the University Writing requirement within the first 120 credits will be blocked from
registering for subsequent semesters until the requirement is met.
Leadership and Communication - 12 credit hours
University requires 12 credit hours as part of developing a competence in leadership, ethics and
communication in our students, and exposing them to problem solving within society early on.
Humanities, Social and Natural Sciences – 36 credit hours
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University requires four courses of six (6) credits each from the following areas: Humanities,
Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning.
Students are expected to satisfy their General Education requirements during the first 120
earned credits. There may be cases in which courses in the General Education curriculum also
meet requirements of the major; however, students will not be able to substitute courses in their
major field for General Education requirements and vice versa.
Major Requirements
A major requires a minimum of 180 credit hours and consists of 4 components.
Core requirements are for students who need to acquire fundamental understanding of subjects
covered in their major before they proceed to advanced studies. Subjects include prerequisite,
introductory and core courses in major. Core consists of some 20 courses or equivalent of 120
credit hours.
All programs require 24 credit hours as Technical Electives offered to students who want to
take courses in advanced topics towards their major. Undergraduate students take 4 technical
electives during their last year of studies at ADA University.
All programs require 24 credit hours as Free Electives. Free Elective is a course which students
may take from any other degree program within their school and/or other schools of the
university. Undergraduate students take 4 free electives during their third and fourth years of
study at ADA University.
Functional Enablers are an important part of the undergraduate studies. All programs require
12 credit hours as part of better preparing of our students for their studies at ADA University,
developing core work-related skills, career strategies, and internship.
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Second Career Track
Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a second career track may do so by carefully planning
their free electives and course overloads with their academic advisor. Several such tracks are
available, where students take a set of six (6) courses predefined by programs across the
university.
Changes in Major, Academic Unit Affiliation
To change from one academic unit to another or to change majors within an academic unit
within ADA University, students must receive the permission of the academic unit designee in
charge of the program to which they wish to transfer. The various academic units may establish
additional requirements which must be met by each of their candidates for a degree.
Time Limits to Degree
Undergraduate students are expected to complete all degree requirements in no more than four
years after the date of the first enrolment in the degree program, following completion of the
EAPP.
Students may appeal to the Dean of their academic unit with a request for an extension to
complete their degree within the period specified. The time to degree may be extended by the
Vice Rector of Academic Affairs for a compelling reason. Those who receive an extension must
complete all degree requirements in no more than six years after the date of the first enrolment
in the degree program.
Separations and temporary leaves do not count toward the time limits to degree.
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Graduate Degree Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete at least 90 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better. At
least 72 credit hours must be completed in residence at ADA University.
The minimum graduation requirement of 90 credit hours must satisfy requirements of Core and
Technical Electives.
Major Requirements
A major requires a minimum of 90 credit hours and consists of 2 components: Core and
Technical Electives.
Core requirements are for students who need to acquire fundamental understanding of subjects
covered in their major before they proceed to advanced studies. Subjects include foundation,
introductory and core courses in major. Core requires 72 credit hours. Capstone and/or Master
Thesis are considered as part of the core requirements.
All programs require 18 credit hours as Technical Electives offered to students who want to
take courses in advanced topics towards their major. Graduate students take a total of 3
technical electives during their tenure at ADA University.
Time Limits to Degree
Graduate students in full-time programs are expected to complete all degree requirements in no
more than two academic years after the date of the first enrolment in the degree program.
Students may appeal to the Dean of their academic unit with a request for an extension to
complete their degree within the period specified. The time to degree may be extended by the
Dean. Those who receive an extension must take at least two (2) courses each semester. Such
students will complete all degree requirements within three years after the date of the first
enrolment in the degree program, which may include studying in summer terms as well.
Separations and temporary leaves do not count toward the time limits to degree.
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Evaluation of Academic Performance
Judgment regarding standards of evaluation for a student’s academic performance is a faculty
responsibility. Students should consult the policy on Student Academic Grievances for any
matters of concern. No single grading component of courses taught at ADA University shall
exceed the 40% of the overall course grade.
Class Attendance
Individual instructors may have different attendance requirements; it is the student’s
responsibility to check each course syllabus to determine policy and to speak to instructors
regarding absences. Absences may adversely affect a student’s grade. Students are required to
make-up all work missed because of absence by the end of the term. If the student cannot
complete the work by the end of the term, he/she may receive an Incomplete grade only at the
instructor’s discretion.
Students who miss more than twenty-five percent (25%) of classes will be assigned FX as a
grade.
EAPP Class Attendance
EAPP class attendance policy excuses from two to four student absences per 7.5–week session,
and four to eight absences per a 15-week session. See the table below:
Ten percent (10%) of the total course grade will depend upon physical attendance in class. For
each additional absence, a student will lose 2.5 percent of his/her overall grade. In other words,
four (4) absences extra to the excused absences will exhaust all 10 percent allocated for
attendance.
Tardiness: EAPP students are responsible for arriving in class on time. Albeit the instructor may
allow said student into the class, late arrival by 5 minutes or more is considered as a complete
Number of classes per level Number of excused absences
7.5-week session 32-36 2
50-54 4
15-week session 45-60 4
90 8
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absence.
Final Exam Policy
• Students are expected to take final exams at the times scheduled by the Office of Student
Records and Registration.
• Students with two exams scheduled for the same time, and students with three or more
final exams on a given day should submit a request to reschedule an exam to the Dean’s
office of their academic unit.
• This request must be submitted via email no later than 3 days after the announcement
of exam dates.
• Provided an exam can be rescheduled, the exam from the class with the lowest
enrolment will be rescheduled.
• All rescheduled exams must occur during the final exam period.
• Unexcused absences at final exams may result in a failure for the course or similar
substantial penalty.
• Students must follow any additional policies or procedures for final exams set by
individual academic units.
Students are entitled to receive their final grades 96 hours after the completion of the exam
period.
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Repetition of Courses
Repeating courses can have academic and financial implications for the student.
• Graduate students must repeat courses with a grade of “C-” and below.
• Undergraduate students must repeat major core courses with a grade below “C-”.
• EAPP students must repeat a level with an overall grade below “C”.
• Withdrawal from a course counts as an attempt, but it is excluded in the Repeat process.
Students must contact their Academic Advisor as well as the Office of Student Accounts for
additional information and assistance before deciding to repeat a course.
EAPP students have two (2) attempts to pass the same level. EAPP students are not eligible
for a withdrawal.
Students are responsible for determining any academic or financial implications for repeating
courses. In the context of this policy, passing a course includes meeting any stipulations needed
to satisfy a University or major requirement.
Grades for each attempt of the same course are recorded on transcript, but only the highest grade
and the credit associated with that grade will count toward the major GPA requirements. W is
excluded in the Repeat process. Courses that are not identical in course subject and course
number will appear on the transcript and each grade will be calculated in the student’s GPA.
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Grading System
Grades Calculated in Grade Point Average
GRADE GRADE
POINTS
GRADE SCALE
PERCENTAGE GRADE NAME
A 4.00 94-100 Excellent
A- 3.67 90-93
B+ 3.33 87-89
Good B 3.00 83-86
B- 2.67 80-82
C+ 2.33 77-79
Satisfactory C 2.00 73-76
C- 1.67 70-72
D+ 1.33 67-69 Poor
D 1.00 60-66
F 0.00 00-59 Fail - Academic
FX 0.00 00 Fail - Administrative
Academic Fail (F): Academic Fail indicates the student’s continuous enrolment in the course
did not satisfy the Instructor’s summative requirements for passing the course.
Administrative Fail (FX): The instructor assigns Administrative Fail (FX) in lieu of a grade
of F (Academic Fail) when a student never attended or ceased attending the class or violated
Honor Code.
Final numeric grades for courses are mathematically rounded before assignment of the relevant
letter grade. For example, a total numeric of 93,45 will be rounded to 93 and will be assigned
a letter grade of “A-”; a total numeric of 93,50 will be rounded to 94 and will be assigned a
letter grade of “A”; a total numeric of 93,51 will be rounded to 94 and will be assigned a letter
grade of “A”.
Grades excluded from the GPA calculation as the result of course substitution or course waiver
will be printed on the transcript with an asterisk.
Additional Posting Symbols for Grades in Courses
N – No grade or invalid grade submitted. It is assigned by the academic unit or appropriate
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administrative officer when an expected final grade has not been received before the grade
posting deadline. The academic unit and the Office of Student Records and are expected to
secure an appropriate final grade within one semester.
Grades Not Calculated in Grade Point Average
P – Pass
W – Withdrawal from course (assigned when a student, under regulations governing changes
in registration, withdraws, or is administratively withdrawn from a course after the final date
for adding a course)
O – Audit (no credit)
ZO – Administrative Withdrawal from audit
ZX – Administrative Fail in Pass/Fail course
FZ – Academic Fail in Pass/Fail course
I – Incomplete
IP – Incomplete grade in Pass/Fail course
Pass/Fail Grades
A grade of Pass indicates performance at a certain level:
• Undergraduate students: no less than letter grade “C-” on a conventional grading
scale.
• Graduate students: no less than letter grade C on a conventional grading scale.
Pass/Fail grades are not calculated in the GPA.
Students may select a set number of courses with Pass/Fail grade.
• Undergraduate students: no more than two Pass/Fail courses during their studies.
• Graduate students: no more than one Pass/Fail course during their studies. In any
given semester, students may select only one pass/fail course.
The functional enablers (PDEV coded courses), Thesis, and Capstone project are not included in
the rules above.
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Incomplete Grades
At their discretion and before the end of the semester, professors may give an Incomplete status
for a grade when a student, who could otherwise pass a course, is prevented from completing it
during the semester due to extenuating circumstances.
The instructor must provide in writing to the student the conditions for satisfying the Incomplete
and submit the Incomplete Grade form to the Office of Admissions and Student Records. Those
conditions must include what work needs to be completed, when the work must be completed,
and what the course grade will be if the student fails to complete that work. All incomplete
coursework must be completed before the end of the following semester absent an agreement to
the contrary.
Instructors will submit the grade of “I” and the conditions for completion to the Office of
Admissions and Student Records when submitting all other final grades for the course.
The Office of Admissions and Student Records will assign the default grade of F automatically
if students do not meet the conditions or if they are separated from the University.
Students on academic probation may not receive an Incomplete. Multiple outstanding
Incomplete grades may affect the student’s ability to maintain Good Academic Standing.
Students may not retroactively withdraw from any course where an Incomplete grade has been
recorded.
An Incomplete may not stand as a permanent grade and must be resolved no later than the end
of the next semester. In addition, students will not be allowed to graduate while an Incomplete
grade remains unresolved. Graduation may be delayed to the next graduation date in this case.
Grades for Thesis
Thesis credits are graded as Pass or Fail. Grades associated with Thesis course (P or FZ) affect
student’s cumulative credits but are not used in computing the GPA.
At their discretion and before the end of the semester, professors may give an Incomplete status
for a grade when a student, who could otherwise pass a course, is prevented from completing it
during the semester due to extenuating circumstances.
An Incomplete may not stand as a permanent grade and must be resolved no later than the end
of the next semester. Students requesting extension for one more semester will have financial
implications and must get the approval of academic unit. In addition, students will not be allowed
to graduate while an Incomplete grade remains unresolved. Graduation may be delayed to the
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next graduation date in this case.
In case a student fails Thesis, he/she will not be able to graduate.
Latin Honors
To be eligible for Latin Honors at graduation, undergraduate and graduate students must achieve
the requisite cumulative GPA as indicated below.
Cum Laude 3.50-3.74
Magna Cum Laude 3.75-3.89
Summa Cum Laude 3.90 or higher
Latin Honors are calculated and recorded on the transcript by the Office of Admissions and
Student Records upon graduation.
Honors for State Diplomas require minimum 3.80 Cumulative GPA.
Student Academic Grievances
In cases of complaint or disagreement over academic matters not resolved by consultation
among the parties, the University provides the student the right to initiate a grievance procedure,
as described in the Student Academic Grievance Policy, attached herewith.
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Student Enrolment Status
Degree Students
Undergraduate students are considered full-time if enrolled for at least 30 credit hours in a
Fall or Spring semester.
Graduate students are considered full-time if enrolled for at least 18 credit hours in a Fall or
Spring semester of their first year and at least 24 credits in a Fall or Spring semester of their
second year. Students must choose their part-time/full-time status before the end of add/drop
period in their first year Fall or Spring term. Change of enrolment status beyond the add/drop
period of the first year’s Spring term is not allowed.
To register for more credit hours (overload), students must receive permission from their
academic unit.
Undergraduate students must have completed at least 30 credit hours and have at least 3.00
cumulative GPA to carry an overload. Overload at undergraduate level is considered as one
additional course to the normal load in the relevant semester. Only students in the last year of
their studies may take one course overload provided that they have good standing.
Graduate students must have completed at least one semester and have at least 3.50
cumulative GPA to carry an overload. Overload in graduate level is considered as one
additional course to the normal load in the relevant semester. Only students in the last year of
their studies may take one course overload provided that they have good standing.
Non-degree Students
Non-degree enrollment status is designed for students who wish to take courses offered by
ADA University but either do not plan to pursue a degree or are not yet enrolled at ADA
University as full-time students.
Non-degree students are allowed to register for no more than 30 credits in total and no more
than 12 credits in one semester.
Non-degree enrollment status does not require a formal admission process. However, the
University reserves the right to evaluate the applicant’s English language skills, academic
background, work experience and community involvement to determine their ability to
maintain the standards of academic and professional conduct expected at ADA.
Students will apply for non-degree status by using the Non-degree student form available at
ADA University website.
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• All non-degree students register on a space available basis.
• Non-degree students are given grades for the courses taken at ADA University,
reviewed according to ADA standards of good academic performance, and provided with
academic records.
• In case of admission to ADA University degree programs, non-degree students may
transfer earned credits according to ADA University credit transfer policy. Such credits can
be used for degree if completed no more than 2 years before the admission.
• Non-degree students are charged based on effective financial policies.
Enrolment as a non-degree student does not guarantee acceptance into a degree program.
Student Class Standing
Class standing is determined by the total number of credits that students have earned, with
adherence to the policies for repetition of courses, including graded courses at ADA University,
or transferred courses.
Credits that are not included in calculating class standing are credits not completed (N, I), or
credits not accepted through transfer, examination, or experiential learning.
The following is the range of hours for undergraduate class standing.
First Year: 0-59 credit hours
Second Year: 60-119 credit hours
Third Year: 120-179 credit hours
Fourth Year: 180-240 credit hours or more
The following is the range of hours for graduate class standing:
First Year: 0-41 credit hours
Second Year: 42-90 credit hours and more
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Course Levels
0999 Non-Credit Courses
1000 Undergraduate first level courses
2000 Undergraduate second level courses
3000 Undergraduate third level courses
4000 Undergraduate fourth level courses
5000 Graduate Courses that are core graduate courses and courses of general importance in
the field.
6000 Graduate Courses that are advanced courses for the master's degree in the field of study.
Undergraduate Students with Senior Standing taking graduate courses
Undergraduate degree-seeking students with fourth year class standing and a 3.00 or better
cumulative grade point average may be allowed to take up to 12 hours of graduate course work
for undergraduate credit during their tenure at undergraduate level, upon approval of their
advisor and the Dean. The graduate credit may be used as a substitution for required
undergraduate courses only with the approval of the advisor and the Dean of the student’s
undergraduate program. All graduate hours applied to the undergraduate degree will be counted
in the undergraduate grade point average, will appear on the undergraduate transcript, and will
be used to determine graduation with honors.
Students may transfer these credits to their graduate program at ADA University within 2 years
after the course was taken. The general transfer rules apply in this case.
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Registration
Initial Course Registration
Students are responsible for identifying implications for their satisfactory academic progress
and enrolment status at the University, including impact on financial aid, which results from
any change in registration. Students may consult with Academic Advisors to better understand
issues of registration and its impact.
Students are also responsible for verifying that all changes in registration are reflected in their
official student record.
Students must be registered to participate in a class. Before registration, students should plan
their program with their academic advisor.
Add-Drop Period
The add/drop period is the first 10 days of the semester or the equivalent for summer terms.
During the add/drop period, students may add or drop courses or change course sections, except
when academic unit or teaching unit explicitly prohibits it, without penalty or notice on their
transcript.
Drop or Withdraw from a Course
Dropping a course results in no record of the course on the student’s academic transcript.
Withdrawing from a course results in a W recorded on the student’s academic transcript. In both
cases, the cumulative GPA is not affected.
Drop a Course
Students may drop courses except for the last course, on the student portal before the tenth day
of classes.
If a student wants to drop all courses before the end of add/drop period and does not enroll in
any other courses, the student must contact advisor for a leave or separation from the University.
Discontinuation of attendance at a class or notification to the instructor is not sufficient to
constitute an official drop from all courses. Occupied University housing must be vacated
promptly by students who drop all classes.
Withdraw from a Course
After the end of add/drop period or the equivalent for the summer term, students may withdraw
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from a course up until the end of the tenth week of the semester or the equivalent for summer
term by filling out Withdraw from a Course form and submitting it to the Office of Admissions
and Student Records. Some additional restrictions on course withdrawals may apply to specific
academic programs and international students. Additional restrictions may also apply to courses
used to satisfy the University minimum requirements.
When students withdraw before the end of the tenth week of the semester or equivalent for other
terms, a grade of “W” is entered for that course. Discontinuation of attendance at a class or
notification to the instructor is not sufficient to constitute an official Withdrawal. The
withdrawal policy may not apply if a student has been charged with a violation of the Honor
Code or Student Code of Conduct.
A student may not withdraw from a course after the tenth week of class.
Students may withdraw from no more than three courses during their tenure at the University
and no more than one course per semester.
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Interruption of Studies Due to Temporary Leaves
A temporary leave is an interruption in studies from the University for a specified period after
which the student is expected to return. A Temporary Leave is initiated by the student in
consultation with the student's academic unit.
There are four kinds of temporary leaves:
• general,
• medical,
• military,
• trauma and bereavement leave.
Medical leave covers only personal health reasons. Family health reasons are covered under a
general temporary leave.
Students on temporary leave are not registered with the University; therefore, their use of ADA
University facilities will be limited to those privileges granted to the public. Students are
responsible for understanding the implications of a temporary leave for housing, financial aid
and progress toward the degree. International students are advised that taking a temporary leave
may affect their student visa status and should consult with the Office of International Students
in the Office of Student Services.
Students who do not return at the end of the leave will be automatically separated from the
University. Separated students must apply for readmission and must meet current admission
criteria and program requirements.
Students may not take more than two years of leave.
General Temporary Leave
Students desiring a Temporary Leave should meet with their academic advisor and fill out
Temporary Leave Request form. The academic unit will approve or deny the Temporary Leave
request and will notify the Office of Admissions and Student Records when Temporary Leave
is granted. Students must request the leave no later than the end of add/drop period in the
semester in which the leave will begin.
The Temporary Leave becomes void if the student attends any domestic or foreign college or
university during the period of leave, unless the student obtains a Permit to Study at Another
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Institution or a Medical Permit to Study from the academic unit.
Medical Temporary Leave
Students must request a medical leave of absence through their academic advisor and by filling
out Temporary Leave Request form. The duration of a Medical Temporary Leave may be for
up to one year for personal health reasons. The student should provide medical documentation
that supports the requested action together with the form. The approved form will be forwarded
for the verification to the Office of Admissions and Student Records.
Student who requests Medical Leave after the end of course withdrawal period will receive
Incomplete grades from all courses. Such student may resume studies only after resolving all
of his/her incomplete grades based on Incomplete grade policy.
When the student is ready to resume studies, the student must submit Resume of Studies form
to the Office of Student Records and Registration.
Military Temporary Leave
Students may be required to leave the University to fulfill military obligations. In the instance
of such absences, students must inform their academic advisor and submit the Temporary Leave
Request form with a copy of their military orders to the Office of Student Records and
Registration.
Students may resume their studies at the University if arrangements are made for their return
within the first six months following the end of their absence and if the University still offers
the degree program. They may continue to work for the same degrees in which they were
enrolled at the interruption of their studies in accordance with the regulations in effect at the
time they left.
Trauma and Bereavement Policy
In the event of a personal tragedy or trauma, students may need to coordinate alternative
arrangements to complete coursework. Students or their authorized representative may contact
the academic unit. If students think it is not in their best interest to complete the semester or to
return to campus the next semester, they may elect to take a Temporary Leave or separate from
the University.
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Special Course Types
Courses Taken for Audit
Students do not receive credit for audited courses. Students can take maximum 2 audit courses
per semester. Auditing a course during the Summer term is not allowed.
Faculty may establish standards of class participation and/or attendance for auditing students.
When a student fails to meet those standards for auditing a course, the instructor will assign the
grade of ZO (administrative withdrawal from audit).
Capstone Experience
One capstone experience is required both from undergraduate and graduate students as part of
their major. The capstone must be a practicum in nature. The Dean of the academic unit will
determine the nature and scope of the capstone experience and specific requirements will be
included in the Program of Study. The structure, content and grading of the capstone
examination, as well as any policy on retaking the examination, will be determined by the
academic unit.
Master’s Thesis
Graduate students may select a Research Track by the end of their first year of study. Such
students will write a master’s thesis. Students who are writing a thesis are expected to
demonstrate their capacity to do original, independent research. A master’s thesis equates to 18
semester credit hours.
A thesis advisory committee shall consist of at least two members of the ADA University
faculty. In consultation with the Thesis Chair, the student must solicit faculty for the committee
and must submit their names for approval by the Associate Dean or designee.
A thesis must be submitted to the University Library in electronic format after final approval
by the Examining Committee. The submission of the thesis to the University in fulfillment of
degree requirements grants the University the one-time, non-exclusive right to publish the
document on the ADA University public domain. Distribution is subject to a release date
stipulated by the student and approved by the University. As the owners of the copyright of the
thesis, students have the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, make derivative works based
on, and publicly perform and display their work, and to authorize others to exercise some or all
those rights.
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Internships and Career Development Skills for Undergraduate and Graduate
Students
Qualified, undergraduate degree-seeking students in all full-time programs must enroll in
credit-bearing Internships with Career development course built in them, which are part of the
student’s studies at ADA University.
Undergraduate students enroll in Career Development Skills and Strategies course during their
third year of study. To enroll in Internships, undergraduate students must have completed 120
earned credits, while graduate students must have completed at least 36 credits at the
University. Credit hours assigned for undergraduate Career Development Strategies and Skills
course is set at 6 ECTS. Internship is a required part of the course to be taken in either Spring
or Summer terms of the same Academic year. Students failing Career Development Strategies
and Skills component are subject to the retake of the course before progressing into the credit-
bearing Internship. Students failing Internship component of the course should retake only
required internship part by completing minimum requirement of 120 hours of work.
General requirement for undergraduate degree students for the credit-bearing internship is -
minimum of 120 hours over minimum 4-6 weeks are required for each internship.
Graduate degree-seeking students in all full-time programs of the School of Public and
International Affairs, and the School of Education have credit-bearing Internship offered to
them as a Technical elective within their programs of study at ADA University.
Graduate Credit-bearing internship course as a Technical elective is set at 6 ECTS. General
requirement for the credit-bearing internship is - minimum of 180 hours over minimum 5-6
weeks including in-class Internship seminar hours.
All students, with the permission of their instructors, may vary their scheduled hours if they
meet the total minimum requirement by the end of the term. Students who elect to work more
than the minimum may do so, without any impact on the credit hours. Internships can be paid
or unpaid consisting of work assignments with a significant experiential component under the
guidance of an ADA University instructor. Instructor and teaching unit approvals are required
for internships. An important component of any internship is the availability of an internship
placement opportunity that will provide sufficient substantive work to merit academic credit.
To receive academic credit, the work for the internship must be more substantive than
administrative, with non-administrative work comprising in general at least sixty percent (60%)
of the work performed. The course instructor must provide the student an academic syllabus
with clear learning outcomes for the course and internship, communicate regularly with the
student, and require assignments designed to provide a foundation and support for the
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internship. The assigned faculty mentor is responsible for the assessment of the student’s
internship performance, which must include an assessment by the workplace supervisor. The
workplace supervisor’s assessment can count for no more than half the final grade. The
academic component of the course must be valued as at least half of the final grade.
Internships and undergraduate Career Development Skills and Strategies (CDSS) course are
graded as Pass/Fail. Detailed Guidelines and Forms for the Credit-bearing internship will be
provided within the CDSS course by the School Career Advisor to all undergraduate students.
Graduate students taking internship as a Technical elective should be provided with detailed
program and syllabus of the course within in-class seminars by the course Instructor.
Substituting Courses
In cases where repeating a failed course or taking a course from Program of Study is not
possible due to discontinuation of a course, a student may petition to substitute one course for
another, as long as the course content is significantly similar. The substitute course must be at
the same level as the original course. Lower level courses may not be used to substitute for
upper level courses.
The student’s academic advisor and the Dean of the student’s program must approve of the
substitution by signing the Course Substitute form. If approved, the grade in the new course
taken will be included in the GPA calculation. In case of a repeat of a discontinued course the
grade of the first course taken will remain on the transcript with an asterisk and will be excluded
from the GPA and earned credit calculation. The grade for the substitute course will be included
in the GPA and earned credit calculation.
In cases when a course is discontinued, and substitution is not possible, the course requirement
can be waived upon the approval of Academic advisor and the Dean. A course waiver does not
decrease the overall credit requirements for graduation.
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Separation or Suspension from the University
Voluntary Separation
Students in good academic standing wishing to separate from the University the following
semester must notify the Office of Admissions and Student Records and may do so at any time
up to and inclusive of the last day of classes, provided their academic progress during the
semester does not result in academic dismissal.
A student who is considering separating from the University should consult with the academic
unit as soon as possible to determine whether there are other more viable alternatives.
A separation can be initiated by the student or a representative of the University.
Separations requested after the last day of instruction or by students on academic probation will
only be approved by the academic unit if the student’s academic progress does not result in
academic dismissal.
A separation from the University results in the loss of active student status.
Students who are eligible to enroll in courses for a semester, but who do not enroll, will be
separated from the University.
Following a separation, students in good academic standing and students with no academic
standing and students with no academic standing can apply to the University admissions office
for re-admission in the following year and regain active student status. Students who separate
from the University after the end of course withdrawal period may only resume their studies after
completing one semester away from University. Students who separate from the University
without notifying the Office of Admissions and Student Records will not be considered for re-
admission. Students who separate from the University and are subsequently readmitted, will
not be readmitted again after they separate from the University second time for any reason.
Involuntary Non-Academic Suspension
The University may suspend a student from the University for an interim period pending
disciplinary or criminal proceedings or medical evaluation regarding behavior relevant to such
proceedings.
The interim suspension will be effective immediately without prior notice whenever there is
evidence that the continued presence of the student at the University poses a substantial and
immediate threat to him or herself, to others, or to the stability and continuance of normal
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University functions. Interim suspension excludes students from University premises and other
privileges or activities.
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Student Records and Registration
The Office of Admissions and Student Records ensures the integrity, accuracy and security of all
academic records of current and former students; facilitates effective student registration and
enrolment; builds and manages secure student data files and sets policy and procedure for their
responsible use; maintains up-to-date course schedules, catalogs, final examination schedules;
manages efficient use of classrooms; and supervises and maintains the Banner Student
Information System.
The Office of Admissions and Student Records processes the articulation of transfer credits,
graduation and certification of baccalaureate and master’s degrees, enrolment and degree
verification, production of official transcripts, diplomas and commencement ceremonies. The
Office of Admissions and Student Records counsels and advises students, faculty, and staff on
academic matters; and interprets and enforces policies and regulations of the University and
national educational standards.
The Office of Admissions and Student Records is responsible for:
• Managing Student Information Systems (Banner Student System and Power Campus
[legacy])
• Interpretation and enforcement of University academic policies
• Preparing academic documentation in accordance with legislation of Azerbaijan
• Preparing academic reports for the government agencies
• Collaborating with all university units to facilitate and improve academic service
• Academic registration, add/drop and withdrawal process
• Academic scheduling
• Scheduling of the final examination
• Reserving classrooms for special meetings, etc.
• Preparing the University calendar
• Certifying University degrees
• Certification of eligibility for honors
• Providing student-related information to University offices and departments
• Security of student records
• Transcript service
• Academic advising support
• Verification of application for major records and transfers
• Assisting in curriculum development and modification
• Noting exceptions to academic policies, including academic records, course
substitutions, grade changes, and overload approvals
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• Coordinating of the grade appeal process
• Monitoring student leaves and withdrawals
• Assisting in the development of annual enrolment goals
The Office of Admissions and Student Records intends to serve all students—prospective,
current and former. Please contact us either electronically or in person for additional
information.
Academic Forms
The following forms are available from the Office of Student Records and Registration. A form
must be printed, filled out and signed to become official.
Forms may be scanned and emailed to the Office of Admissions and Student Records at
Credit Transfer Form
Grade Appeal Form
Grade Change Form
Incomplete Grade Form
Major Change Form
Name Change Form
Resume of Studies Form
Temporary Leave Request Form
Thesis Topic Approval Form
Withdraw from a Course Form
University Undergraduate to take Graduate Courses Form
Voluntary Separation Form
Office of Admissions and Student Records
Tel: (+994 12) 437 3235
Fax: (+994 12) 437 3236
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
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Programs of Study
Definitions
A prerequisite - is a course that must be completed prior to enrolling in a specific course.
Generally, the prerequisite course is taught at a lower level and covers theories and skills that
student will be expected to know before taking the higher-level course. Example, It is required
to complete CSCI 1101 - Programming Principles I with minimum B- or CSCI 1202 -
Programming Principles II with minimum D grade for being eligible to enroll in CSCI 2304 -
Data Structure & Algorithms course.
A corequisite - is a course that must be taken simultaneously in order to enroll in another course.
Example, PHYS 1201 - Physics I course is a corequisite of PHYS 1201L - Physics I Lab.
Therefore, these two courses must be taken at the same time.
An anti-requisite - is a course with substantially overlapping content as another course and
therefore, prevents student from taking that course for which is stands as an anti-requisite.
Example, STAT 2301 - Business Statistics course is anti-requisite of STAT 1101 - Introduction
to Statistics course. Therefore, student who should take STAT 2301 - Business Statistics course
as part of their PoS requirement cannot enroll in STAT 1101 - Introduction to Statistics course.
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School of Business
Admission Year Component Areas (CA)
GE General Education
MC Major Core
2020 TE Technical Elective
FE Free Elective
EN Functional Enabler
*Students who enrolled prior to Fall 2020 should consult their academic advisors for the correct
program of study and information about changes in the course numbering system.
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Bachelor of Business Administration
COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS COREQ PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
ECON 1101 MC Economics Principles of Microeconomics 6
BUSA 1100 MC Business Fundamentals of Business 6
MATH 1001 GE Mathematics & Decision Sciences Calculus I 6
WRIT 1101 GE Writing & Information Literacy Writing & Information Literacy I 6
SOCS 1100
SOCS 1101 GE Social Sciences
Introduction to Sociology or
Introduction to Social Psychology 6
PDEV 0901 EN Professional Development My ADA
SP
RIN
G
ACCT 1200 MC Accounting Financial Accounting 6
ECON 1202 MC Economics Principles of Macroeconomics 6
WRIT 1202 GE Writing & Information Literacy Writing & Information Literacy II 6 WRIT 1101
COMM 1200 GE Professional Development Public Speaking & Persuasion 6
PHIL 1201
PHIL 1202 GE Humanities
Fundamentals of Philosophy or
Perspectives on Ethics & Values 6
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
STAT 2301 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Business Statistics 6
MGMT 2300 MC Management Organizational Behavior 6
COMM 2300 GE Professional Development Leadership, Ethics & Communication -
Challenges of Society 6 COMM 1200
HIST 2302
LITR 2302 GE Humanities
History of Azerbaijan or
Literature of Azerbaijan 6
PDEV 2302 EN Professional Development Data & Computing Skills 6
SP
RIN
G
STAT 2402 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Business Statistics: Application 6 STAT 2301
FINC 2400 MC Finance Principles of Finance 6
MRKT 2400 MC Marketing Principles of Marketing 6
PHYS 2400
SCIE 2400 GE Natural Sciences
Fundamentals of Physics or
Introduction to Environmental Sciences 6
SOCS 2401
SOCS 2402 GE Social Sciences
Civilizations & Cultures or
Azerbaijani Studies 6
TH
IRD
YE
AR
FA
LL
ACCT 3500 MC Accounting Managerial Accounting 6 ACCT 1200
MGMS 3500 MC Operations & Supply Chain
Management Operations Management 6 STAT 2301
MRKT 3500 MC Marketing Marketing Management 6 MRKT 2400
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
PDEV 3900 EN Professional Development Career Development Skills & Strategies 6
SP
RIN
G
FINC 3600 MC Finance Financial Investments 6 FINC 2400
BUSA 3600 MC Business Entrepreneurship 6
MIDS 3600 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Management Information Systems 6 STAT 2402
BUSA 3601 MC Management Corporate Communications 6 MGMT 2300
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
FO
UR
TH
YE
AR
FA
LL
SMGT 4700 MC Management Strategic Management 6 BUSA 3601
FINC 4705 MC Finance Corporate Finance 6 FINC 2400
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
SP
RIN
G
BUSA 4890 MC Management Business Policy & Strategy - Capstone 6 180 ECTS
BLAW 4800 MC Law Business Law 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
Total Credits: 240
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Technical Electives: Bachelor of Business Administration
1 ACCT 4701 TE Accounting Topics in Accounting: Financial Reporting I 6 ACCT 3500
2 ACCT 4702 TE Accounting Topics in Accounting: Financial Reporting II 6 ACCT 4701
3 GMGT 4700 TE Management Topics in Management: Human Resource
Management 6 MGMT 2300
4 BUSA 4701 TE Management Topics in Management: Project Management 6 MGMS 3500
5 FINC 4701 TE Finance Topics in Finance: Valuation 6 FINC 3600
6 FINC 4704 TE Finance Topics in Finance: Banking 6 FINC 3600
7 MGMS 4701 TE Operations & Supply Chain
Management Topics in Operations: International Logistics 6 MGMS 3500
8 MGMS 4702 TE Operations & Supply Chain
Management Topics in Operations: Procurement 6 MGMS 3500
9 MRKT 4701 TE Marketing Topics in Marketing: Digital Marketing 6 MRKT 3500
10 MRKT 4703 TE Marketing Topics in Marketing: Brand Management 6 MRKT 3500
11 BUSA 4702 TE Business Topics in Business: Risk Management 6 BUSA 3600
12 MIDS 4700 TE Business Topics in Business: Business Analytics 6 STAT 2402
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Bachelor of Science in Economics
COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS COREQ PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
ECON 1101 MC Economics Principles of Microeconomics 6
ACCT 1200 MC Accounting Financial Accounting 6
MATH 1001 GE Mathematics & Decision Sciences Calculus I 6
WRIT 1101 GE Writing & Information Literacy Writing & Information Literacy I 6
SOCS 1100
SOCS 1101 GE Social Sciences
Introduction to Sociology or
Introduction to Social Psychology 6
PDEV 0901 EN Professional Development My ADA
SP
RIN
G
MATH 1202 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Calculus II 6 MATH 1001
ECON 1202 MC Economics Principles of Macroeconomics 6
WRIT 1202 GE Writing & Information Literacy Writing & Information Literacy II 6 WRIT 1101
COMM 1200 GE Professional Development Public Speaking & Persuasion 6
PHIL 1201
PHIL 1202 GE Humanities
Fundamentals of Philosophy or
Perspectives on Ethics & Values 6
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
STAT 2311 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Mathematical Statistics I 6 MATH 1202
ECON 2301 MC Economics Intermediate Microeconomics 6 ECON 1101
MATH 1001
COMM 2300 GE Professional Development Leadership, Ethics & Communication -
Challenges of Society 6 COMM 1200
HIST 2302
LITR 2302 GE Humanities
History of Azerbaijan or
Literature of Azerbaijan 6
PDEV 2302 EN Professional Development Data & Computing Skills 6
SP
RIN
G
STAT 2412 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Mathematical Statistics II 6 STAT 2311
ECON 2402 MC Economics Intermediate Macroeconomics 6 ECON 1202
MATH 2400 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Linear Algebra 6
PHYS 2400
SCIE 2400 GE Natural Sciences
Fundamentals of Physics or
Introduction to Environmental Sciences 6
SOCS 2401
SOCS 2402 GE Social Sciences
Civilizations & Cultures or
Azerbaijani Studies 6
TH
IRD
YE
AR
FA
LL
ECON 3501 MC Economics Econometrics I 6 STAT 2412
ECON 3500 MC Economics International Trade 6 ECON 2301
MATH 3500 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Mathematics for Economics 6 MATH 1001
MATH 2400
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
PDEV 3900 EN Professional Development Career Development Skills & Strategies 6
SP
RIN
G
ECON 3602 MC Economics Econometrics II 6 ECON 3501
ECON 3600 MC Economics Game Theory 6 ECON 2301
ECON 3603 MC Economics International Finance 6 ECON 1202
ECON 3601 MC Economics Public Finance 6 ECON 2301
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
FO
UR
TH
YE
AR
FA
LL
ECON 4700 MC Economics Money, Banking & Financial Markets 6 ECON 1202
ECON 4702 MC Economics Labor Economics 6 ECON 3602
ECON 4801 MC Economics Azerbaijani Economy 6
150 ECTS
ECON 2402
ECON 3501
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
SP
RIN
G
ECON 4890 MC Economics Economic Policy Analysis - Capstone 6 180 ECTS
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
Total Credits: 240
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Technical Electives: Bachelor of Science in Economics
1 ECON 4701 TE Economics Behavioral Economics 6 ECON 3600
2 ECON 4709 TE Economics Health Economics 6 ECON 2301
3 ECON 4710 TE Economics Topics in Microeconomics: Matching & Mechanism Design 6 ECON 2301
4 ECON 4711 TE Economics Topics in Microeconomics: Economics of Education 6 ECON 3601
5 ECON 4705 TE Economics Topics in Macroeconomics 6 ECON 2402
6 ECON 4703 TE Economics Topics in Macroeconomics: Growth & Development 6 ECON 2402
7 ECON 4706 TE Economics Topics in International Economics 6 ECON 3500
ECON 3603
8 ECON 4707 TE Economics Topics in Applied Economics 6 ECON 2402
9 ECON 4708 TE Economics Topics in Applied Economics: Times Series Analysis 6 ECON 3602
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Master of Business Administration COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS COREQ PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
BUSA 6101 MC Management Global Corporate Strategy 3
ACCT 5100 MC Accounting Accounting for Managers 4
MIDS 5100 MC Social Sciences
Research Methods 3
BUSA 6100 MC Management Leadership & Organizational Behaviour 3
SP
RIN
G
MIDS 5105 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences
Decision Making Tools 4
FINC 5201 MC Finance Corporate Finance 4
ECON 6100 MC Economics Economics for Managers 4
MRKT 5202 MC Marketing Marketing in a Global Context 3
SU
MM
ER
*** TE Technical Elective 4
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
BUSA 6300 MC Business Entrepreneurship 3
BLAW 6200 MC Management Corporate Responsibility & Ethics 3
MGMS 6301 MC Operations & Supply Chain
Management Global Supply Chain Management 3
*** TE Technical Elective 4
SP
RIN
G
MRKT 5201 MC Marketing Digital Transformation 3
BUSA 6106 MC Management Change Management 3
BUSA 6201 MC Business International Business Studies 3
BUSA 6290 MC Management Final Project 16
Total Credits 70
Technical Electives: Master of Business Administration
1 MIDS 6301 TE Mathematics & Decision Sciences
Business Intelligence & Analytics 4
2 BUSA 6404 TE Operations & Supply Chain Management Project Management 4
3 FINC 6301 TE Finance Portfolio Management 4
4 MGMT 6301 TE Management Human Resources Management 4
5 MRKT 6301 TE Marketing Digital Marketing 4
6 FINC 6304 TE Finance
Topics in Finance 4
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Master of Business Administration in Finance COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS COREQ PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
Fir
st h
alf
STAT 5100 MC Mathematics & Decision
Sciences Quantitative Methods for Business 4
GMGT 5100 MC Management Management Studies 4
Sec
on
d h
alf
ACCT 5100 MC Accounting Accounting for Managers 4
GMGT 5101 MC Management Leadership 4
SP
RIN
G Fir
st h
alf
ECON 6100 MC Economics Economics for Managers 4
MRKT 5201 MC Business Digital Transformation 4
Sec
on
d h
alf
FINC 5201 MC Finance Corporate Finance 4
MRKT 5203 MC Marketing Marketing 4
SU
MM
ER
FINC 5300 MC Finance Principles & Practice of Islamic Finance 3
FINC 5301 MC Finance Internal Control, Audit & Compliance 3
BUSA 6404 MC Operations & Supply
Chain Management Project Management (modular) 3
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
Mod
ule
1
FINC 6100 MC Finance Financial Markets & Institutions 2
FINC 6101 MC Finance Advanced Corporate Finance 3
FINC 6102 MC Finance Corporate Governance and Investor Relations 1
FINC 6103 MC Finance Financial Risk Management 3
FINC 6104 MC Management In-company Case Studies (I) -
Mo
du
le2
FINC 6105 MC Finance Investments and Portfolio Management 2
FINC 6106 MC Finance Private Equity 2
FINC 6107 MC Finance Business Valuation & Corporate Restructuring 2
FINC 6108 MC Finance Digital Finance and FinTech 2
FINC 6104 MC Management In-company Case Studies (II) 3
SP
RIN
G
Fir
st h
alf
SMGT 6200 MC Management Business Strategy (modular) 4
SMGT 6290 MC Management Final Project (incl. Research Methods) 11
Total Credits 76
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School of IT and Engineering
Admission Year Component Areas (CA)
GE General Education
MC Major Core
2020 TE Technical Elective
FE Free Elective
EN Functional Enabler
*Students who enrolled prior to Fall 2020 should consult their academic advisors for the
correct program of study and information about changes in the course numbering system.
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS COREQ PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
CSCI 1101 MC Computing Programming Principles I 6
SITE 1101 MC Computing Introduction to ICT & Engineering 6
MATH 1111 GE Mathematics & Decision Sciences Calculus I 6
WRIT 1101 GE Writing & Information Literacy Writing & Information Literacy I 6
SOCS 1100
SOCS 1101 GE Social Sciences
Introduction to Sociology or
Introduction to Social Psychology 6
PDEV 0901 EN Professional Development My ADA
SP
RIN
G
CSCI 1202 MC Computing Programming Principles II 6 CSCI 1101
MATH 1222 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Calculus II 6 MATH 1111
WRIT 1202 GE Writing & Information Literacy Writing & Information Literacy II 6 WRIT 1101
COMM 1200 GE Professional Development Public Speaking & Persuasion 6
PHIL 1201
PHIL 1202 GE Humanities
Fundamentals of Philosophy or
Perspectives on Ethics & Values 6
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
PHYS 1201 MC Natural Sciences Physics I 6 MATH 1111
PHYS 1201L MC Natural Sciences Physics I Lab 2 PHYS 1201
MATH 1101 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Discrete Structures 6
COMM 2300 GE Professional Development Leadership, Ethics & Communication -
Challenges of Society 6 COMM 1200
HIST 2302
LITR 2302 GE Humanities
History of Azerbaijan or
Literature of Azerbaijan 6
PDEV 2302 EN Professional Development Data & Computing Skills 6
SP
RIN
G
CHEM 1201 MC Natural Sciences General Chemistry 6
CHEM 1201L MC Natural Sciences General Chemistry Lab 2 CHEM 1201
PHYS 2202 MC Natural Sciences Physics II 6 MATH 1111
PHYS 2202L MC Natural Sciences Physics II Lab 2 PHYS 2202
CSCI 2304 MC Computing Data Structures & Algorithms 6 CSCI 1202 or
CSCI 1101 - (B-)
SCIE 2400 GE Natural Sciences Introduction to Environmental Science 6
SOCS 2401
SOCS 2402 GE Social Sciences
Civilizations & Cultures or
Azerbaijani Studies 6
TH
IRD
YE
AR
FA
LL
MATH 2305 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Ordinary Differential Equations 6 MATH 1111
MATH 3501 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Linear Algebra 6
ENCE 2301 MC Engineering Digital Logic Design 6 MATH 1101
*** *** FE *** Free Elective 6
PDEV 3900 EN Professional Development Career Development Skills & Strategies 6
SP
RIN
G
CSCI 2406 MC Computing Computer Organization & Architecture 6 ENCE 2301
ENCE 2402 MC Engineering Electric Circuits Design 6
MATH 3501
PHYS 2202
MATH 2305
CSCI 2303 MC Computing Introduction to Computer Networks 6
MATH 2406 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Probability & Statistics 6 MATH 1111
*** *** FE *** Free Elective 6
FO
UR
TH
YE
AR
FA
LL
SITE 4790 MC Computing Senior Design Project I 6 Senior Standing
ENCE 3504 MC Engineering Introduction to Electronics 6 PHYS 2202
*** *** FE *** Free Elective 6
*** *** TE *** Technical Elective 6 Senior Standing
*** *** TE *** Technical Elective 6 Senior Standing
SP
RIN
G
SITE 4890 MC Computing Senior Design Project II 6 Senior Standing
ENCE 3608 MC Engineering Introduction to Embedded Systems 6 CSCI 2406
*** *** FE *** Free Elective 6
*** *** TE *** Technical Elective 6 Senior Standing
*** *** TE *** Technical Elective 6 Senior Standing
Total Credits: 246
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Technical Electives: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
1 ENCE 4833 TE Engineering Mobile Robotics 6 Senior Standing
2 ENCE 4731 TE Engineering Microprocessor Systems 6 CSCI 2406
4 ENCE 4709 TE Engineering Microcontrollers: Interface & Programming 6 ENCE 3608
5 ENCE 4710 TE Engineering
Signal Processing 6 MATH 1101
MATH 2305
6 ENCE 4807 TE Engineering
Control Engineering 6 MATH 2305
Note: BSCE students starting degree program as of 2016 Catalog year may also take CSCI 3615 - Database Systems, CSCI 4734 - Machine Learning, and INFT 4732 -
Advanced Computer Network courses as their technical electives.
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS COREQ PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
CSCI 1101 MC Computing Programming Principles I 6
SITE 1101 MC Computing Introduction to ICT & Engineering 6
MATH 1111 GE Mathematics & Decision Sciences Calculus I 6
WRIT 1101 GE Writing & Information Literacy Writing & Information Literacy I 6
SOCS 1100
SOCS 1101 GE Social Sciences
Introduction to Sociology or
Introduction to Social Psychology 6
PDEV 0901 EN Professional Development My ADA
SP
RIN
G
CSCI 1202 MC Computing Programming Principles II 6 CSCI 1101
MATH 1222 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Calculus II 6 MATH 1111
WRIT 1202 GE Writing & Information Literacy Writing & Information Literacy II 6 WRIT 1101
COMM 1200 GE Professional Development Public Speaking & Persuasion 6
PHIL 1201
PHIL 1202 GE Humanities
Fundamentals of Philosophy or
Perspectives on Ethics & Values 6
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
PHYS 1201 MC Natural Sciences Physics I 6 MATH 1111
PHYS 1201L MC Natural Sciences Physics I Lab 2 PHYS 1201
MATH 1101 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Discrete Structures 6
COMM 2300 GE Professional Development Leadership, Ethics & Communication -
Challenges of Society 6 COMM 1200
HIST 2302
LITR 2302 GE Humanities
History of Azerbaijan or
Literature of Azerbaijan 6
PDEV 2302 EN Professional Development Data & Computing Skills 6
SP
RIN
G
ENCE 2301 MC Engineering Digital Logic Design 6 MATH 1101
MATH 3501 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Linear Algebra 6
CSCI 2304 MC Computing Data Structures & Algorithms 6 CSCI 1202 or
CSCI 1101 (B-)
SCIE 2400 GE Natural Sciences Introduction to Environmental Science 6
SOCS 2401
SOCS 2402 GE Social Sciences
Civilizations & Cultures or
Azerbaijani Studies 6
TH
IRD
YE
AR
FA
LL
CSCI 2303 MC Computing Introduction to Computer Networks 6
CSCI 2406 MC Computing Computer Organization & Architecture 6 ENCE 2301
CSCI 3509 MC Computing Introduction to Software Engineering 6 Junior Standing
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
PDEV 3900 EN Professional Development Career Development Skills & Strategies 6
SP
RIN
G
CSCI 2407 MC Computing
Theory of Computation 6 MATH 1101
CSCI 2304
CSCI 3510 MC Computing Principles of Operating Systems 6 CSCI 2406
CSCI 3615 MC Computing Database Systems 6 CSCI 2304
MATH 2406 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Probability & Statistics 6 MATH 1111
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
FO
UR
TH
YE
AR
FA
LL
SITE 4790 MC Computing Senior Design Project I 6 Senior Standing
CSCI 2408 MC Computing
Computer Graphics 6 MATH 3501
CSCI 1202
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6 Senior Standing
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6 Senior Standing
SP
RIN
G
SITE 4890 MC Computing Senior Design Project II 6 Senior Standing
CSCI 3612 MC Computing Object Oriented Analysis & Design 6 CSCI 1101
CSCI 3509
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6 Senior Standing
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6 Senior Standing
Total Credits: 242
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Technical Electives: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
1 CSCI 4731 TE Computing Software Design & Patterns 6 CSCI 3612
2 CSCI 3613 TE
Computing Artificial Intelligence 6
MATH 2406
CSCI 2304
3 CSCI 4734 TE
Computing Machine Learning 6 Senior Standing
4 CSCI 4836 TE Computing Game Development Fundamentals 6 CSCI 2304
5 CSCI 3511 TE
Computing Programming Languages Theory 6 CSCI 2407
Note: BSCS students starting degree program as of 2016 Catalog year may also take INFT 4732 - Advanced Computer Networks, INFT 4834 - Advanced Database Systems,
and INFT 4836 - Introduction to Big Data Analytics courses as their technical electives.
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Bachelor of Science in Information Technologies
COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS COREQ PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
CSCI 1101 MC Computing Programming Principles I 6
INFT 1101 MC Computing Principles of Information Systems 6
MATH 1111 GE Mathematics & Decision Sciences Calculus I 6
WRIT 1101 GE Writing & Information Literacy Writing & Information Literacy I 6
SOCS 1100
SOCS 1101 GE Social Sciences
Introduction to Sociology or
Introduction to Social Psychology 6
PDEV 0901 EN Professional Development My ADA
SP
RIN
G
CSCI 1202 MC Computing Programming Principles II 6 CSCI 1101
MATH 1222 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Calculus II 6 MATH 1111
WRIT 1202 GE Writing & Information Literacy Writing & Information Literacy II 6 WRIT 1101
COMM 1200 GE Professional Development Public Speaking & Persuasion 6
PHIL 1201
PHIL 1202 GE Humanities
Fundamentals of Philosophy or
Perspectives on Ethics & Values 6
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
MATH 1101 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Discrete Structures 6
PHYS 1201 MC Natural Sciences Physics I 6 MATH 1111
PHYS 1201L MC Natural Sciences Physics I Lab 2 PHYS 1201
COMM 2300 GE Professional Development Leadership, Ethics & Communication -
Challenges of Society 6 COMM 1200
HIST 2302
LITR 2302 GE Humanities
History of Azerbaijan or
Literature of Azerbaijan 6
PDEV 2302 EN Professional Development Data & Computing Skills 6
-
SP
RIN
G
MATH 3501 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Linear Algebra 6
CSCI 2304 MC Computing Data Structures & Algorithms 6 CSCI 1202 or
CSCI 1101 - (B-)
INFT 2404 MC Computing IT Systems: Hardware & Software 6
SCIE 2400 GE Natural Sciences Introduction to Environmental Science 6
SOCS 2401
SOCS 2402 GE Social Sciences
Civilizations & Cultures or
Azerbaijani Studies 6
TH
IRD
YE
AR
FA
LL
INFT 2302 MC Computing Web & Mobile I 6 CSCI 1101
INFT 2301 MC Computing Fundamentals of Databases 6 CSCI 2304
CSCI 2303 MC Computing Introduction to Computer Networks 6
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
PDEV 3900 EN Professional Development Career Development Skills & Strategies 6
SP
RIN
G
INFT 3508 MC Computing Cyber Security Fundamentals 6 CSCI 2303
INFT 2303 MC Computing Systems Analysis & Design 6
INFT 2405 MC Computing Web & Mobile II 6 INFT 2303 INFT 2302
MATH 2406 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Probability & Statistics 6 MATH 1111
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
FU
RT
H Y
EA
R
FA
LL
SITE 4790 MC Computing Senior Design Project I 6
INFT 3609 MC Computing IT Project Management 6 INFT 2303 or
CSCI 3509
*** *** FE *** Free Elective 6
*** *** TE *** Technical Elective 6 Senior Standing
*** *** TE *** Technical Elective 6 Senior Standing
SP
RIN
G
SITE 4890 MC Computing Senior Design Project II 6 Senior Standing
INFT 3610 MC Computing Business Process Modeling for IT
Solutions 6
INFT 2303 or
CSCI 3509
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6 Senior Standing
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6 Senior Standing
Total Credits: 242
64
Technical Electives: Bachelor of Science in Information Technologies
1 INFT 4732 TE Computing Advanced Computer Networks 6 CSCI 2303
2 INFT 4834 TE Computing
Advanced Database Systems 6 INFT 2301 or
CSCI 3615
3 INFT 3507 TE
Computing
Principles of Distributed Systems 6
CSCI 2303 &
CSCI 3510 or
INFT 2404
4 INFT 4836 TE Computing Introduction to Big Data Analytics 6 Senior Standing
5 INFT 3611 TE
Computing Production & Operations Management 6 Junior Standing
Note: BSIT students starting degree program as of 2016 Catalog year may also take CSCI 3613 - Artificial Intelligence, CSCI 4734 - Machine Learning, and CSCI 4836 -
Game Development Fundamentals courses as their technical electives.
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Master of Science in Computer Science and Data Analytics
COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS COREQ PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
CSCI 6221 MC Computing Advanced Software Paradigms 6
CSCI 6461 MC Computing Computer Systems Architecture 6
CSCI 6212 MC Computing Design & Analysis of Algorithms 6
SP
RIN
G CSCI 6444 MC Computing Introduction to Big Data & Analytics 6 CSCI 6221
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
SU
MM
ER
*** TE *** Technical Elective (Special Topic) 6
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
*** MC Computing Advanced Topic 6
CSCI 6998 MC Computing Master's Thesis I 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
SP
RIN
G CSCI 6999 MC Computing Master's Thesis II 12
EMSE 6767 MC Computing Applied Data Analytics 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
Total Credits: 90
Technical Electives: Master of Science in Computer Science and Data Analytics
1 CSCI 6511 TE Computing Artificial Intelligence 6 CSCI 6212
2 CSCI 6441 TE Computing Database Management Systems 6 CSCI 6221
CSCI 6461
3 CSCI 6451 TE Computing Information Retrieval Systems 6 CSCI 6221
CSCI 6461
4 CSCI 6300 TE Computing Special Topic 6
5 CSCI 6443 TE Computing Data Mining 6 CSCI 6441
6 CSCI 6421 TE Computing Distributed & Cluster Computing 6 CSCI 6212
7 CSCI 6364 TE Computing Machine Learning 6 CSCI 6212
8 CSCI 6515 TE Computing Natural Language Understanding 6
9 CSCI 6527 TE Computing Introduction to Computer Vision 6
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School of Public and International Affairs
Admission Year Component Areas (CA)
GE General Education
MC Major Core
2020 TE Technical Elective
FE Free Elective
EN Functional Enabler
*Students who enrolled prior to Fall 2020 should consult their academic advisors for the
correct program of study and information about changes in the course numbering system.
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Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS COREQ PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
POLS 1100 MC Political Science Introduction to International Relations 6
ECON 1101 MC Economics Principles of Microeconomics 6
WRIT 1101 GE Writing & Information Literacy Writing & Information Literacy I 6
SOCS 1100
SOCS 1101 GE Social Sciences
Introduction to Sociology or
Introduction to Social Psychology 6
MATH 1001
STAT 1101 GE Mathematics & Decision Sciences
Calculus I or
Introduction to Statistics 6
PDEV 0901 EN Professional Development My ADA
SP
RIN
G
POLS 1200 MC Political Science State & Politics 6
ECON 1202 MC Economics Principles of Macroeconomics 6
WRIT 1202 GE Writing & Information Literacy Writing & Information Literacy II 6 WRIT 1101
COMM 1200 GE Professional Development Public Speaking & Persuasion 6
PHIL 1201
PHIL 1202 GE Humanities
Fundamentals of Philosophy or
Perspectives on Ethics & Values 6
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
POLS 2300 MC Political Science Political Theory 6
SOCS 2300 MC Social Sciences Sustainable Development 6
COMM 2300 GE Professional Development Leadership, Ethics & Communication -
Challenges of Society 6 COMM 1200
HIST 2302
LITR 2302 GE Humanities
History of Azerbaijan or
Literature of Azerbaijan 6
PDEV 2302 EN Professional Development Data & Computing Skills 6
SP
RIN
G
MIDS 2401 MC Social Sciences Research Methods I 6
HIST 2403 MC Humanities Modern World History 6
POLS 2400 MC Political Science Theories of International Relations 6 POLS 1100
PHYS 2400
SCIE 2400 GE Natural Sciences
Fundamentals of Physics or
Introduction to Environmental Sciences 6
SOCS 2401
SOCS 2402 GE Social Sciences
Civilizations & Cultures or
Azerbaijani Studies 6
TH
IRD
YE
AR
FA
LL
MIDS 3502 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Research Methods II 6 MIDS 2401
LAWP 3500 MC Law Public International Law 6
SOCI 3500 MC Social Sciences Race, Gender, Ethnicity & Minority
Relations 6
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
PDEV 3900 EN Professional Development Career Development Skills & Strategies 6
SP
RIN
G
POLS 3601 MC Political Science Foreign Policy Analysis 6 POLS 1100
POLS 3600 MC Political Science International Political Economy 6 ECON 1202
HUMA 3600 MC Political Science Perspectives on Human Rights &
Democracy 6
MIDS 3601 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Management Information Systems 6
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
FO
UR
TH
YE
AR
FA
LL
SOCI 4700 MC Social Sciences Media & Communication 6
GEOG 4700 MC Political Science Energy & Natural Resources 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
SP
RIN
G
POLS 4890 MC Political Science Public Consultancy Project - Capstone 6 180 ECTS
ECON 4802 MC Economics International Trade & Finance 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
Total Credits: 240
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Technical Electives: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
1 POLS 4700 TE Political Science International Security 6 POLS 1100
2 LAWI 4700 TE Law International Humanitarian Law 6
3 LAWI 4701 TE Law Global Administrative Law 6
4 POLS 4702 TE Political Science Topics in Global Affairs (EU Foreign Affairs, International Ogranizations) 6 POLS 1100
5 POLS 4703 TE Political Science
Topics in Conflict Resolution (NK in Comparative Perspectives, Conflict
Analysis and Resolution) 6 POLS 1100
6 POLS 4704 TE Political Science Topics in Area Studies (EU Studies, Post-Soviet Studies) 6
POLS 1100
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Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs
COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS COREQ PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
PUBA 1100 MC Public Affairs Introduction to Public Affairs 6
ECON 1101 MC Economics Principles of Microeconomics 6
WRIT 1101 GE Writing & Information Literacy Writing & Information Literacy I 6
SOCS 1100
SOCS 1101 GE Social Sciences
Introduction to Sociology or
Introduction to Social Psychology 6
MATH 1001
STAT 1101 GE Mathematics & Decision Sciences
Calculus I or
Introduction to Statistics 6
PDEV 0901 EN Professional Development My ADA
SP
RIN
G
POLS 1200 MC Political Science State & Politics 6
ECON 1202 MC Economics Principles of Macroeconomics 6
WRIT 1202 GE Writing & Information Literacy Writing & Information Literacy II 6 WRIT 1101
COMM 1200 GE Professional Development Public Speaking & Persuasion 6
PHIL 1201
PHIL 1202 GE Humanities
Fundamentals of Philosophy or
Perspectives on Ethics & Values 6
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
SOCS 2300 MC Social Sciences Sustainable Development 6
LAWP 2300 MC Public Affairs Law & Public Affairs 6
COMM 2300 GE Professional Development Leadership, Ethics & Communication -
Challenges of Society 6 COMM 1200
HIST 2302
LITR 2302 GE Humanities
History of Azerbaijan or
Literature of Azerbaijan 6
PDEV 2902
CSCI 2302 EN Professional Development
Top Skills in 2020 or
Data & Computing Skills 6
PDEV 0901
-
SP
RIN
G
MIDS 2401 MC Social Sciences Research Methods I 6
HIST 2403 MC Humanities Modern World History 6
PUBA 2400 MC Management Organizational Behavior 6 PUBA 1100
PHYS 2400
SCIE 2400 GE Natural Sciences
Fundamentals of Physics or
Introduction to Environmental Sciences 6
SOCS 2401
SOCS 2402 GE Social Sciences
Civilizations & Cultures or
Azerbaijani Studies 6
TH
IRD
YE
AR
FA
LL
PUBA 3500 MC Public Affairs Public Management 6 PUBA 1100
MIDS 3502 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Research Methods II 6 MIDS 2401
SOCI 3500 MC Social Sciences Race, Gender, Ethnicity & Minority Relations 6
*** *** FE *** Free Elective 6
PDEV 3900 EN Professional Development Career Development Skills & Strategies 6
SP
RIN
G
PUBA 3601 MC Public Affairs Public Finance & Budgets 6 ECON 1202
PUBA 3602 MC Public Affairs Policy Analysis & Program Evaluation 6 PUBA 1100
HUMA 3600 MC Political Science Perspectives on Human Rights & Democracy 6
MIDS 3601 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Management Information Systems 6
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
FO
UR
TH
YE
AR
FA
LL
SOCI 4700 MC Social Sciences Media & Communication 6
PUBA 4700 MC Public Affairs Ethics & Public Affairs 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
SP
RIN
G
PUBA 4890 MC Public Affairs Public Consultancy Project - Capstone 6 180 ECTS
GEOG 4700 MC Political Science Energy & Natural Resources 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** FE *** Free Elective 6
Total Credits: 240
70
Technical Electives: Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs
1 MGMT 4701 TE Public Affairs Human Resource Management in Public Sector 6 PUBA 1100
2 PUBA 4702 TE Public Affairs Local Government 6 PUBA 1100
3 PUBA 4703 TE Public Affairs Urban Planning & Development 6 PUBA 1100
4 PUBA 4704 TE Public Affairs Non-Profit Management 6 PUBA 1100
5 PUBA 4705 TE Public Affairs Government Accounting & Financial Reporting 6 PUBA 1100
6 PUBA 4706 TE Operations & Supply Chain Management Project Management 6 PUBA 1100
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Bachelor of Laws
COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS Language PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
PBLW 1100 MC Law Constitutional Law 6 Azerbaijani
PBLW 1101 MC Law Foundations of a Legal System 6 Azerbaijani
HIST 2302 GE Humanities History of Azerbaijan 6 English
PBLW 1102 GE Law Legal History 6 English
PDEV 0901 EN Professional Development My ADA 0 English
ECON 1101 MC Economics Principles of Microeconomics 6 English
SP
RIN
G
PBLW 1200 MC Law Administrative Law 6 Azerbaijani
PBLW 1201 MC Law Criminal Law I 6 Azerbaijani
ACCT 1200 GE Accounting & Taxation Financial Accounting 6 English
PRLW 1200 MC Law Foundations of Civil Law 6 Azerbaijani
PBLW 1202 MC Law Fundamental Rights 6 English
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
PRLW 2301 MC Law Law of Obligations I 6 Azerbaijani
PCLW 2300 MC Law Civil Procedure 6 Azerbaijani
PBLW 2302 MC Law Criminal Law II 6 Azerbaijani
LRES 2301 GE Law Legal Research & Writing I 6 Azerbaijani
FINC 2400 GE Finance Principles of Finance 6 English
SP
RIN
G
PCLW 2400 MC Law Administrative Procedure 6 Azerbaijani
PCLW 2401 MC Law Criminal Procedure: Pre-trial 6 Azerbaijani
STAT 2403 GE Mathematics & Decision
Sciences Data Analysis for Lawyers 6 English
LRES 2402 GE Law Legal Research & Writing II 6 English LRES 2301
PRLW 2400 MC Law Property Law 6 Azerbaijani
SU
MM
ER
PDEV 2401 EN Professional Development Externship in Civil Law 3
TH
IRD
YE
AR
FA
LL
PCLW 3502 MC Law Criminal Procedure: Trial 6 Azerbaijani PCLW 2401
PBLW 3500 MC Law Environmental Law 6 Azerbaijani
PRLW 3502 MC Law Law of Obligations II 6 Azerbaijani
PHIL 3500 GE Humanities Moral & Political Philosophy 6 English
ILLW 3500 MC Law Public International Law 6 English
SP
RIN
G
PRLW 3600 MC Law Commercial Law 6 Azerbaijani
PRLW 3601 MC Law Conflict of Laws 6 English
FRLW 3600 MC Law EU Law 6 English
PBLW 3600 MC Law Jurisprudence 6 English
PRLW 3602 MC Law Labor Law 6 Azerbaijani
SU
MM
ER
PDEV 3602 EN Professional Development Externship in Criminal Law 3
FO
UR
TH
YE
AR
FA
LL
PRLW 4700 MC Law Family & Succession Law 6 Azerbaijani PRLW 2400
PRLW 4701 MC Law Intellectual Property Law 6 English
PBLW 4700 MC Law Tax Law 6 Azerbaijani
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
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*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
SP
RIN
G
LRES 4800 MC Law Advanced Legal Research 3 English LRES 2402
COLW 4800 MC Law Comparative Law 3 English
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
Total Credits: 240
Technical Electives: Bachelor of Laws
1 PBLW 4703 TE Law Law & Government: Energy Law 3 English
2 PBLW 4702 TE Law Law & Government: Social Protection Law 6 Azerbaijani
3 PBLW 4704 TE Law Law & Government: Law, Religion & Society 3 English
4 PBLW 4705 TE Law Law & Government: Human Rights Law 3 English
5 PRLW 4703 TE Law Law & Technology: Information Technology Law 6 English
6 PRLW 4704 TE Law Law & Technology: FinTech 3 English
7 PRLW 4705 TE Law Law & Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Law & Ethics 3 English
8 PRLW 4702 TE Law Law & Business: Financial Markets Law 6 Azerbaijani
9 PBLW 4701 TE Law Law & Business: Construction Law 3 Azerbaijani
10 ILLW 4700 TE Law Law & Business: International Business Law 6 English
11 SMGT 4701 TE Management Law & Business: Business Strategy for Lawyers 3 English
12 LGCL 4700 TE Law Legal Clinic 6 Azerbaijani
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Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Affairs
COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS COREQ PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
MIDS 5101 MC Social Sciences Advanced Research Methods 6
POLS 6301 MC Political Science Comparative Politics 6
ECON 5102 MC Economics Managerial Economics 6
SP
RIN
G MIDS 5202 MC
Mathematics & Decision
Sciences Statistics for Decision Making 6 MIDS 5101
POLS 5101 MC Political Science Theories of International Relations 6
INTA 6303 MC Political Science International Political Economy 6
SU
MM
ER
*** TE Technical Elective 6
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
POLS 6390
POLS 6399 MC Political Science
International Relations & Strategy -
Capstone I or
Master's Thesis I
6
INTA 6305 MC Political Science International Security 6
LAWP 5202 MC Law Public International Law 6
INTA 6300 MC Political Science Diplomacy & Foreign Policy 6
SP
RIN
G
POLS 6490
POLS 6499 MC Political Science
International Relations & Strategy -
Capstone II or
Master's Thesis II
12
*** TE Technical Elective 6
*** TE Technical Elective 6
Total Credits: 90
Technical Electives: Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Affairs
1 INTA 6302 TE Political Science Geopolitics of Energy 6
2 INTA 6306 TE Political Science International Organizations 6
3 INTA 6307 TE Political Science Topics in Regional Studies: Russian Politics; EU Politics 6
4 INTA 6308 TE Political Science Topics in International Affairs: Conflict Resolution; International Negotiations 6
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Master of Public Administration
COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS COREQ PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
MIDS 5101 MC Social Sciences Advanced Research Methods 6
PADM 5101 MC Public Affairs Public Administration & Management 6
ECON 5102 MC Economics Managerial Economics 6
SP
RIN
G
MIDS 5202 MC Mathematics & Decision Sciences Statistics for Decision Making 6 MIDS 5101
FINC 6300 MC Finance Budgeting & Finance in Public
Organizations 6
PADM 5203 MC Management Organisational Behaviour & Management 6
SU
MM
ER
*** TE Technical Elective 6
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
PUBA 6390
PUBA 6399 MC Public Affairs
Public Policy & Strategy - Capstone I or
Master's Thesis I 6
LAWP 6304 MC Law Public Law 6
PUBA 6300 MC Public Affairs Policy Analysis & Evaluation 6
MGMT 6300 MC Operations & Supply Chain
Management Project Management 6
SP
RIN
G
PUBA 6490
PUBA 6499 MC Public Affairs
Public Policy & Strategy - Capstone II or
Master's Thesis II 12
*** TE Technical Elective 6
*** TE Technical Elective 6
Total Credits: 90
Technical Electives: Master of Public Administration
1 PADM 6303 TE Public Affairs
Urban Planning & Management 6
2 PADM 6304 TE Public Affairs Non-Profit Management
6
3 PADM 6305 TE Public Affairs Public Management
6
4 PADM 6306 TE Public Affairs Ethics & Public Affairs
6
5 MGMT 5204 TE Management Human Resources Management
6
6 PDEV 5902 EN Professional Development Internship 6
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School of Education
Admission Year Component Areas (CA)
MC Major Core
2020 TE Technical Elective
EN Functional Enabler
*Students who enrolled prior to Fall 2020 should consult their academic advisors for the
correct program of study and information about changes in the course numbering system.
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Master of Arts in Education Management
COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS COREQ PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
MIDS 5111 MC Social Sciences Inquiry I: Using Data for Continuous Improvement 6
EDUC 5100 MC Education Proseminar in Educational Leadership 6
EDUC 5200 MC Education Leading Educational Organizations 6
SP
RIN
G MIDS 5222 MC Social Sciences Inquiry II: Evaluating Programs & Practices 6 MIDS 5111
PADM 5203 MC Management Organisational Behaviour & Management 6
FINC 6300 MC Finance Budgeting & Finance in Public Organizations 6
SU
MM
ER
CIAS 5201 MC Education Organising for Learning 6
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
EDUC 6390
EDUC 6399 MC Education
Education Policy & Strategy - Capstone I or
Master's Thesis I 6
EDUC 6300 MC Education Implementing Programs & Practices 6
LAWE 6300 MC Public Affairs Legal Issues in Education 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
SP
RIN
G
EDUC 6490
EDUC 6499 MC Education
Education Policy & Strategy - Capstone II or
Master's Thesis II 12
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
Total Credits: 90
Technical Electives: Master of Arts in Education Management
1 CIAS 6300 TE Education Assessment for Learning 6 CIAS 5201
2 EDUC 6301 TE Education Using Student Assessment Data for Organisational
Improvement 6 MIDS 5111
3 EDUC 6302 TE Education Educational Policy 6
4 MGMT 5204 TE Management Human Resource Management 6
5 PDEV 5904 EN Professional Development Internship 6
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Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning
COURSE CODE CA DISCIPLINE COURSE TITLE ECTS COREQ PREREQ
FIR
ST
YE
AR
FA
LL
MIDS 5106 MC Social Sciences Inquiry I: Using Data to Improve
Teaching & Learning 6
SOCS 5100 MC Education Contemporary Issues in Teacher
Education 6
CIAS 5152 MC Education Curriculum & Assessment 6
SP
RIN
G MIDS 5206 MC Social Sciences Inquiry II: Course Planning & Evaluation 6
CIAS 5151 MC Education Fundamentals of Effective Teaching &
Learning 6
SOCS 5151 MC Social Sciences Educational Psychology 6
SU
MM
ER
PDEV 5150 EN Professional Development Pre-Practicum in Teaching 6
SE
CO
ND
YE
AR
FA
LL
CIAS 6390
CIAS 6399 MC Education
Teaching Strategy - Capstone I
(Reflective Teaching Portfolio) or
Master's Thesis I
6
CIAS 5251 MC Education Developing Effective Teaching Methods 6 CIAS 5151
PDEV 6300 EN Professional Development Micro-Teaching 6 PDEV 5150
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
SP
RIN
G
CIAS 6490
CIAS 6499 MC Education
Teaching Strategy - Capstone II
(Reflective Teacher Portfolio) or
Master's Thesis II
12
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
*** TE *** Technical Elective 6
Total Credits: 90
Technical Electives: Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning
1 CIAS 5153 TE Education ICT in Education 6
2 CIAS 6300 TE Education Assessment for Learning 6
3 CIAS 6303 TE Education Adult Learning 6
4 CIAS 6304 TE Education Inclusive Education 6
5 CIAS 6305 TE Education Teacher Leadership 6
6 CIAS 6306 TE Education Teaching in Post-Secondary Education 6
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Anti-requisite courses
COURSE
CODE COURSE TITLE
ANTI-REQ COURSE
CODE ANTI-REQ COURSE TITLE
MIDS 3600 Management Information Systems MIDS 3601 Management Information Systems
MIDS 3601 Management Information Systems MIDS 3600 Management Information Systems
STAT 1101 Introduction to Statistics STAT 2301 Business Statistics
MATH 2406 Probability and Statistics STAT 2301 Business Statistics
STAT 2301 Business Statistics MATH 2406 Probability and Statistics
STAT 2301 Business Statistics STAT 2311 Mathematical Statistics I
STAT 2301 Business Statistics STAT 2412 Mathematical Statistics II
MGMT 2300 Organizational Behaviour PUBA 2400 Organizational Behaviour
PUBA 2400 Organizational Behaviour MGMT 2300 Organizational Behaviour
STAT 2402 Business Statistics: application ECON 3501 Econometrics I
MATH 1001 Calculus I MATH 1111 Calculus I
MATH 1111 Calculus I MATH 1001 Calculus I
MATH 1202 Calculus II MATH 1222 Calculus II
MATH 1222 Calculus II MATH 1202 Calculus II
STAT 2311 Mathematical Statistics I MATH 2406 Probability and Statistics II
MATH 2406 Probability and Statistics STAT 2311 Mathematical Statistics I
MATH 2406 Probability and Statistics STAT 2412 Mathematical Statistics II
STAT 2412 Mathematical Statistics II MATH 2406 Probability and Statistics
STAT 1101 Introduction to Statistics STAT 2311 Mathematical Statistics I
STAT 1101 Introduction to Statistics STAT 2412 Mathematical Statistics II
MIDS 3502 Research Methods II STAT 2311 Mathematical Statistics I
MIDS 3502 Research Methods II STAT 2412 Mathematical Statistics II
MATH 3501 Linear Algebra MATH 2400 Linear Algebra
MATH 2400 Linear Algebra MATH 3501 Linear Algebra
ECON 3500 International Trade ECON 4802 International Trade and Finance
ECON 4802 International Trade and Finance ECON 3500 International Trade
ECON 3603 International Finance ECON 4802 International Trade and Finance
ECON 4802 International Trade and Finance ECON 3603 International Finance
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Second Career Track
Second career tracks are available for all ADA University undergraduate students without any
program limitation. Students must complete all courses indicated in the options and meet the
minimum grade requirements in order to be eligible for receiving second career track.
The following options are available.
School of Business
Second Career Track in Business Administration
Minimum of 36 ECTS required from the following courses:
1. BUSA 1100 Foundations in Learning Business
2. ACCT 1200 Financial Accounting
3. MGMT 2300 Organization and Management
4. FINC 2400 Principles of Finance
5. MRKT 2400 Principles of Marketing
6. At least 6 ECTS from any 3000-level and/or 4000-level course listed in the BBA
curriculum. These may include either major core or/and technical elective courses.
Second Career Track in Economics
Minimum of 36 ECTS required from the following courses:
1. ECON 2301 Intermediate Microeconomics
2. ECON 2402 Intermediate Macroeconomics
3. ECON 3501 Econometrics I
4. ECON 3602 Econometrics II
5. At least 12 ECTS from any 2000/3000/4000-level courses listed in the BSE curriculum.
These may include either major core or technical electives.
School of Public and International Affairs
Second Career Track in International Studies
Minimum of 36 ECTS required from the following courses:
1. POLS 1100 Introduction to International Relations
2. LAWP 3500 Public International Law
3. POLS 2400 Theories of International Relations
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4. POLS 3600 International Political Economy
5. POLS 3601 Foreign Policy Analysis
6. At least 6 ECTS from any 3000-level and/or 4000-level course listed in the BAIS
curriculum. These may include either major core or/and technical elective courses.
Second Career Track in Public Affairs
Minimum of 36 ECTS required from the following courses:
1. PUBA 1100 Introduction to Public Affairs
2. LAWP 2300 Law and Public Affairs
3. PUBA 2400 Organizational Behavior
4. PUBA 3601 Public Finance and Budgets
5. PUBA 3602 Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
6. At least 6 ECTS from any 3000-level and/or 4000-level course listed in the BAIS
curriculum. These may include either major core or/and technical elective courses.
Second Career Track in Law
36 ECTS required from the following courses:
1. PBLW 1101 Foundations of a Legal System
2. PBLW 1100 Constitutional Law
3. PRLW 1200 Foundations of Civil Law
4. PBLW 1200 Administrative Law
5. PBLW 1201 Criminal Law
6. PCLW 2300 Civil Procedure
School of IT and Engineering
Second Career Track in Computer Science
Minimum of 36 ECTS required from the following courses for non-SITE students:
1. CSCI 1101 Programming Principles I
2. MATH 1101 Discrete Structures
3. CSCI 1202 Programming Principles II
4. CSCI 2304 Data Structures & Algorithms
5. CSCI 2407 Theory of Computation
6. 6 ECTS must come from any SITE/CSCI course listed in the third or fourth year of the BSCS
curriculum. These may include both major core and technical elective course.
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Minimum of 24 ECTS required from the following courses for CE and IT students:
1. CSCI 2407 Theory of Computation
2. CSCI 3511 Programming Languages Theory
3. CSCI 3613 Artificial Intelligence
4. CSCI 4724 Machine Learning
Second Career Track in Computer Engineering
Minimum of 36 ECTS required from the following courses for non-SITE students:
1. CSCI 1101 Programming Principles I
2. MATH 1101 Discrete Structures
3. ENCE 2301 Digital Logic Design
4. CSCI 2406 Computer Organization & Architecture
5. ENCE 3608 Introduction to Embedded Systems
6. 6 ECTS must come from any SITE/ENCE course listed in the third or fourth year of the
BSCS curriculum. These may include both major core and technical elective courses.
Minimum of 24 ECTS required from the following courses for IT students:
1. ENCE 2301 Digital Logic Design (needs to be taken as prerequisite for the next course)
2. CSCI 2406 Computer Organization & Architecture
3. ENCE 3608 Introduction to Embedded Systems
4. MATH 2305 Ordinary Differential Equations
5. ENCE 4710 Signal Processing
6. ENCE 4833 Mobile Robotics
7. ENCE 4731 Microprocessor Systems
Minimum of 24 ECTS required from the following courses for CS students:
1. MATH 2305 Ordinary Differential Equations
2. ENCE 3608 Introduction to Embedded Systems
3. ENCE 4710 Signal Processing
4. ENCE 4833 Mobile Robotics
5. ENCE 4731 Microprocessor Systems
Second Career Track in Information Technology
Minimum of 36 ECTS required from the following courses for non-SITE students:
1. CSCI 1101 Programming Principles I
2. CSCI 2304 Data Structures and Algorithms (Prerequisite of which will be Programming
Principles I with grade condition of B-)
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3. CSCI 2303 Introduction to Computer Networks
4. INFT 2404 IT Systems: Hardware & Software
5. INFT 2301 Fundamentals of Databases
6. 6 ECTS must come from any SITE/INFT course listed in the third or fourth year of the BSCS
curriculum. These may include both major core and technical elective courses.
Minimum of 24 ECTS required from the following courses for CS students:
1. INFT 2404 IT Systems: Hardware & Software
2. INFT 3610 Business Process Modeling for IT Solutions
3. INFT 4732 Advanced Computer Networks
4. INFT 4834 Advanced Database Systems
5. INFT 3609 IT Project Management
Minimum of 24 ECTS required from the following courses for CE students:
1. INFT 2404 IT Systems: Hardware & Software
2. INFT 4732 Advanced Computer Networks
3. INFT 2301 Fundamentals of Databases (needs to be taken as prerequisite for the next
course)
4. INFT 4834 Advanced Database Systems
5. INFT 2303 Systems Analysis & Design (needs to be taken as prerequisite for the next
two courses)
6. INFT 3609 IT Project Management
7. INFT 3610 Business Process Modeling for IT Solutions
School of Education
Second Career Track in Teaching and Learning
36 ECTS required from the following courses:
1. CIAS 5152 Curriculum & Assessment
2. MIDS 5206 Inquiry II: Course Planning & Evaluation
3. CIAS 5151 Fundamentals of Effective Teaching & Learning
4. CIAS 5251 Developing Effective Teaching Methods
5. PDEV 5150 Pre-Practicum in Teaching
6. PDEV 6300 Micro-Teaching
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Exam Rules and Regulations
These regulations apply to all in-class undergraduate and graduate exams.
1. Students must be on time for all examinations. Students who arrive late may be admitted
to the examination room with no additional time given;
2. Students are not permitted to wear coats, scarves, hats or outdoor clothes during exams.
The professor/proctor will request that students remove any clothing of this type for the
duration of the examination. Moreover, this kind of clothing may not be put on the desk;
3. All mobile/smart devices must be off or switched to silent with no vibration and put
face/screen down on professor/proctor’s desk. Failure to observe this requirement will
be treated as a violation of Honor Code;
4. Students must bring their own pens, pencils, and any other required equipment to each
examination;
5. Students are not allowed to bring papers to the examination. Exam sheets will be
provided by the University;
6. For examinations requiring the use of a calculator, unless otherwise specified by the
examiner, only non-programmable, non-text storing calculators are permitted;
7. Talking or communicating in any other way with other students is forbidden during the
exam period. Failure to observe this requirement will be treated as a violation of Honor
Code;
8. The professor/proctor has the authority to assign to or change seats of the students;
9. It is strictly forbidden for students to be in possession of any notes, documents or
unauthorized material; Failure to observe this requirement will be treated as a violation
of Honor Code;
10. In open-book exams, the students are not allowed to bring any materials other than
those permitted by the professor of the course. The professor will send the list of
permitted materials prior to the exam;
11. Students are not allowed to bring food into the exam as it could disrupt others;
12. If a student suspects that there is a printing error in exam paper, he/she should consult
the professor/proctor;
13. If students have any question, any point to make, they should raise their hand and wait
for the professor/proctor to approach them. They are not allowed to talk to anyone else;
14. Students are not allowed to leave the examination room during the first 30 minutes of
the exam; Students are to stop writing immediately when told to do so at the end of the
exam;
15. Students are not permitted to leave the examination room unless they finish their exams.
In exceptional circumstances they may be allowed to leave the room under the
conditions set by the professor/proctor;
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16. Students bear responsibility for the consequences of illegible writing; What cannot be
read, will be assumed to be incorrect;
17. Take-home exams must be submitted through software-assisted plagiarism detectors
electronically (regardless of the hardcopy policy of the professor). If the students fail
to do so for a legitimate reason, the professors must make sure to check the papers
through such programs;
18. The students are expected to be familiar with the Honor Code of the ADA University
and all other documents relevant to the conduct of the exams;
19. In case of suspected violation of Honor Code, a student will be given a first oral
warning, their seat may be changed; With the second warning, the test papers shall be
taken, and test results annulled. The name will be reported to the administration and be
referred to the ADA Honor Code Committee; Penalties for misconduct will be a zero
on this exam, a fail grade in the course, and/or other disciplinary action that may be
applied by the ADA Honor Code Committee;
20. The course professor may include exam rules and regulations in addition to the rules
listed above. In case any of the additional rules and regulations defined by the professor
are in contradiction with the ADA University Exam Rules and Regulations, the latter
will prevail.
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Online Exams Regulation
This document is not intended to replace the current Exam Rules and Regulations. The
intention is to provide the regulations for making online exams to run as close to the rules as
possible.
This document applies to all exams as defined below, no matter what their grade weight is.
Failure to observe these regulations will be generally treated as a violation of the Honor Code.
Definitions
Online exams can be classified into different groups by one or more criteria listed below:
1. On-campus or Outside-campus
2. Synchronous or Asynchronous
3. Proctored or Non-Proctored
4. Computer-based or Paper-based
5. Written or Oral
Synchronous online exam: online exam that requires the students to be connected and sit the
test within the defined relatively ‘short’ time period. The ‘short’ time period is defined to be
about 2 hours maximum.
This document is regulating Outside-campus Synchronous Proctored online, Computer-based,
Paper-based and Oral exams.
Regulations
Online exams are creating challenges for ensuring the adherence to Exam Rules in Regulations
as they are more prone to cheating. Thus, there is a great shift of responsibility to the side of
students both from technical and behavioral perspective. The following additional regulations
are applied:
1. Students are responsible to ensure that the required technological capability e.g.
computer, camera, Internet connection, etc. is in place.
a. The general premise is that if in on-site exams the physical ability to be in the
exam is required for passing, in online exams certain technological capability is
required. Academic Policies and Procedures regulate the cases of excused
‘absence’.
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b. Students are strongly recommended to have a backup option of more reliable
Internet connection e.g. mobile hotspot.
2. Students are expected to be familiar with the technology and procedures ahead of the
time, so any technical problems are communicated to the professor of the course on a
timely manner, to be resolved with IT Helpdesk.
3. Students are responsible to ensure all required software is properly installed on the
computer they use to sit an online exam.
a. The approved tools for online proctoring are Respondus® LockDown Browser
together with Monitor that work with Blackboard® learning management
system the university uses. While LockDown Browser prevents the student from
using additional applications and functionality on their computers, Respondus
Monitor uses their camera and microphone to record the environment and flag
any potentially suspicious behavior.
b. Microsoft® Teams and Zoom videoconferencing software can be used, too.
4. Students bear responsibility for ensuring that nobody else is using their credential to
enter the software systems used for online exams. Failure to observe this requirement
will be treated as a violation of the Honor Code.
5. Students are responsible to ensure the environment e.g., lighting, camera angle, etc. is
meeting the requirements of online proctoring. They should be ready to show 360-
degree view of the environment any time before, during and right after the exam. Their
microphone should be open all the time.
6. Students are expected to be ready for additional proctoring requirements, for example:
submitting the screenshots of their computer desktop, arranging a second camera for
additional monitoring and live feedback, etc.
7. Computer-based online exams will run as Blackboard tests with the following options
on:
a. Display After: The questions will be released/visible right after the start of the
exam.
b. Randomize Questions: The questions will be selected randomly for each
student.
c. One at a Time: The questions are not visible at once, shown one question at a
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time.
d. Not showing right or incorrect answers at the end of the test.
e. Additional options may include: Password-protection, Prohibit Backtracking
that prevents changing the answer to a question that has already been submitted,
etc.
8. Paper-based online exams will start and finish in Blackboard as per the following
scenario:
a. In case of handwritten paper-based online exam, students will prepare empty
white papers for their notes and will make sure to put their name on each page.
b. They will open the Blackboard test to see the questions on the screen, and then
will write down answers on paper, finally will enter the answers to the system.
c. Once finished working, the student will have to show the pages to the camera
for confirmation and verification.
d. Students will have to scan the papers as multiple-page PDF file, using a
recommended mobile application as per the course professor’s instruction, and
upload it through a separate Blackboard assignment that is due short time i.e.,
15 minutes after the end of the exam.
e. Alternatively, they may be required to submit a Microsoft® Word document
with their answers.
9. Faculty reserve the right to use other mechanisms in addition to the previous models,
including but not limited to oral online verification exam. Oral online verification exam
will be conducted with following conditions:
a. This stage will serve as a verification step for previous (written) exam result(s).
b. It will be done via live face-to-face on-screen communication with the course
professor(s) and it will be recorded.
c. It will be based on the questions of the same level of difficulty and covering the
same content as in the written exam the grade for which is being verified.
d. This stage may be applied to any student regardless of their academic
performance.
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It must be noted that “the course professor may include exam rules and regulations in addition
to the rules listed above”, as per the Exam Rules and Regulations.
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Glossary
Academic unit: A free-standing school or the University Library; the academic units are the
School of Public and International Affairs, School of Business, School of Information
Technologies and Engineering, School of Education, and the University Library.
Active Status: A student is considered to have active status with the University when one of
the following criteria has been met; is enrolled in courses, is enrolled in an ADA University
Abroad, has arranged a Temporary Leave for a semester or is taking classes through another
institution while on a Permit to Study. Students no longer have active status with the University
when they withdraw, are academically dismissed or fail to enroll in a subsequent semester
without arranging a Temporary Leave or Permit to Study. Students who fail to enroll in a
subsequent semester and do not arrange a Temporary Leave or Permit to Study will be
Administratively Separated from the institution.
Excused Absences: Students may receive an excused absence from class or exam attendance
for reasons that include, but are not limited to, major religious holidays, a medical reason,
participation in ADA University off –campus activities that are required and related to another
class, or a family emergency. Instructors may require documentation for excused absences.
Documented Disabilities: Students who provide documentation of a disability may request
reasonable accommodations in the Office of Disability and Inclusive Education (ODIE).
Examples of disabilities for which accommodations may be provided include learning
disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Deaf and
hearing impaired, blind, and visually impaired, as well as medical, psychological, and
physical disabilities. Students may enter the University with or without identifying their
disability in the admissions process. All students who believe they may qualify for disability
accommodations are encouraged to visit the ODIE to make an appointment with a counselor.
Teaching Unit: A program, institute, or center within an academic unit.
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ADA UNIVERSITY
HONOR CODE
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I. Mission
The ADA University is a community of students, staff, faculty and administrators united by the
common goal of promoting excellence in education, research and service. ADA University
strives to provide state-of-the-art facilities and excellent environment for its community
members to engage in an inspiring and dynamic learning process. The University places a high
value and emphasis on the academic success and achievements of its community members.
However, this must be achieved only in an environment guided by academic honesty, integrity,
and a commitment to personal and mutual accountability.
The University’s philosophy is centered on the idea that academic integrity and honesty should
be promoted not by the use of sanctions and threats, but rather, by instilling an academic culture
that embraces these values in their own right. During the pre-curriculum phase, incoming
students will devote a considerable length of time discussing generally accepted standards of
academic integrity so as to avoid any possible misunderstandings or unintended violations of
the codes of proper academic conduct.
The Honor Code contains a list of academic rules and procedures essential to guiding the
conduct of students, staff, faculty and administrators alike. The sanctions contained in this
guide are intended only as a last resort, allowing ADA University to defend itself and its
reputation against violations of these generally accepted standards of proper academic conduct.
II. Principles of Academic Integrity and Honesty
a. Do Not Lie! Purposefully providing false information and gaining an advantage or avoiding
consequences by lying, falsification, deception, or fraud is not acceptable behavior at ADA
University.
b. Do Not Cheat! Violating the rules of the exams, tests, and other assignments as well as accepting
unauthorized help is not acceptable behavior at ADA University.
c. Do Not Plagiarize! Using someone else's intellectual work without giving proper credit to the
author and submitting the same paper for two or more classes is not acceptable behavior at ADA
University.
d. Do Not Discriminate! Discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexual
orientation, or disabilities is not acceptable behavior at ADA University.
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e. Do Not Help Others Violate These Principles
III. Reporting Violations of the ADA Honor Code
a. Students, staff and faculty who have become aware of possible violations of the ADA University
Honor Code are expected to report these cases to the Dean of the appropriate school with the
utmost urgency. This should be done orally or in writing, providing as many details as possible.
b. Such reports to the Dean are normally adequate for reporting purposes. If taking reporting actions,
any student, staff or faculty member should take appropriate account of the circumstances at the
time. Any unnecessary disruption of classes or examinations underway should be avoided.
c. The Dean will maintain the utmost confidentiality concerning such reports and will take
precautions to ensure the anonymity of his/her source. The Dean shall submit the case to the Honor
Committee for hearing, save in cases when the student admits the violation of the Honor Code.
d. All written assignments at ADA University will be checked, if necessary, by an anti- plagiarism
program. Should the report on the submitted assignment indicate a possible violation of the Honor
Code, the relevant faculty member is required to provide the Dean with a copy of that report.
e. The allegation of a faculty member’s violation shall be reported to the Dean who will subsequently
report it to the Vice Rector of Academic Affairs. The Vice Rector of Academic Affairs shall form
the Honor Committee. The Vice Rector shall take into account potential conflicts of interests when
appointing Committee members.
IV. The Honor Committee
a. The Honor Committee is charged with hearing cases of alleged violations of the ADA University
Honor Code.
b. Student members of the Honor Committee shall be selected by Dean from members of current
Undergraduate and/or Graduate Student Governments.
c. Faculty members of the Honor Committee shall be appointed by the Vice Rector of Academic
Affairs.
d. When hearing cases of alleged violations of the Code by students, the Committee shall be
composed as follows: three (3) faculty representing minimum two different Schools and three (3) student
members. The student members of the
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Committee shall be appointed by the Dean from the full list of members of Graduate and
Undergraduate Student Governments to serve as a jury duty. The Dean shall take into account
potential conflict of interests when appointing student Committee members. Dean reserves the
right to select Graduate Government members for hearings of alleged violations by
undergraduate students and vice versa select Undergraduate Government members for hearings of
alleged violations by graduate students. Hearings of alleged violations by students are chaired by
the Dean, whose task it is to ensure that proper procedures are adhered to. At no point shall the
Dean express his/her views of the merits of the case. The Dean has a casting vote right in cases
when the Committee is tied.
e. When hearing cases of alleged violations of the Code by faculty members the Committee shall be
composed as follows: The Dean of the appropriate school (1), three (3) faculty members and two
(2) senior administrators. Hearings of alleged violations by students are chaired by the Vice
Rector of Academic Affairs, whose task it is to ensure that proper procedures are adhered
to. At no point, shall the Vice Rector of Academic Affairs express his/her views of the
merits of the case. The Vice Rector has a casting vote right in cases when the Committee
is tied.
f. Each member of the Honor Committee is required to pledge to keep the matter under investigation
confidential. Members are required to make conflicts of interest known to the Dean and/or Vice
Rector prior to the first hearing. In case of a conflict of interests, the member in question shall be
replaced by another member for the duration of the case.
g. The Dean and/or Vice Rector shall appoint a Secretary of the Honor Committee hearing, who shall
maintain minutes of the hearing and advise faculty members on previous cases of violations of the
code. The minutes of the hearing shall be signed by the Secretary, the Dean/Vice Rector and
committee members.
h. Serving on the Honor Committee is a voluntary activity. The committee member may voluntarily
resign by giving advance written notice to the committee.
i. Contacting members of the Honor Committee for the purpose of influencing their decision is
prohibited and considered in itself a violation of the Honor Code.
V. Investigation Procedures
a. Investigation must be conducted in a timely manner. Persons under investigation have the right to
attend the hearings of the committee and defend themselves. If relevant, the Faculty member,
responsible for the grading of the paper or exam can be invited to attend the hearings. Date, time,
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and location of the hearing are announced to the members of the committee as well as the
interested persons five (5) days in advance. If a person under investigation fails to appear
without a valid cause, the hearing may proceed nevertheless.
b. Hearings must be conducted in an atmosphere of free debate, analysis, and decision-making.
They are closed to the public. Members of the committee are free to ask any questions related
to the case. Witnesses might be called to the hearing sessions to ensure a more detailed
investigation of the case.
c. The Committee shall strive to decide with unanimity. Should this not prove possible, decisions
will be taken by a simple majority. A quorum will be a simple majority of the committee members.
Dissenting members have the right to have their views entered into the minutes.
d. At all times, the members of the Committee shall guarantee the complete confidentiality of the
proceedings. The documents relating to the investigation shall remain sealed at all times in the
Dean’s office. It is illegal to tamper with these papers or distribute them without the written
consent of the Dean.
e. Both students and faculty have the right to appeal the case to the Rector. Appeals must be made
in writing within one (1) week of the decision of the Honor Committee. If the Rector considers
the appeal to be grounded, a second hearing is organized with an Ad Hoc Honor Committee
consisting of members not familiar with the case. Decisions passed after the second hearing are
final.
f. The relevant faculty member and the dean shall invite the alleged offender to discuss the details
of the allegation. The faculty and the dean shall invite the student to admit the allegation. In
case the student admits the allegations of the Honor Code violation, he/she shall sign the “Honor
Code Violation Form” attesting to the fact of violation. The faculty member and the dean
subsequently will decide on the applicable sanction, as outlined in Article 5.g below. If a student
rejects the allegations, the faculty member and the dean must forthwith refer the case for
investigation by the Honor Committee.
g. ADA University will implement a “Forgiveness Principle” for its students. Forgiveness Period
is applied for the first semester at ADA University. First-time offenders during Forgiveness
Period shall fail the component grade and receive a written warning. A first offence committed
during the Forgiveness Period will not have any further implications. If a student commits an
offence for the second time during Forgiveness Period, the usual mechanism of sanctions should
be applied. If a student commits a violation for the second time and he/she is a student of the
second semester and above, student shall fail the course, and receive a written warning. The
next violation will result in one semester suspension from studies. If the student commits any
further violations, he or she will be permanently expelled from the University.
h. The decision of the Committee concerning the sanctions to be applied against the student shall
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be passed on to the Dean, who shall implement Committee’s decision. Should the student have
withdrawn from the class or the University prior to the completion of the investigation, the
sanctions will be imposed, nevertheless.
i. The Decision of the Committee concerning the Honor Code violation by the faculty member
shall be passed on to the Rector who, in case of violation, shall decide on the sanctions to be
applied. In case of the first time offenders, the Rector shall issue a written warning. The second
time offenders may expect their employment contract to be prematurely terminated, subject to
the requirements of the Labor Code of The Republic of Azerbaijan and other applicable
legislation.
VI. Amendments to the ADA University Honor Code
The ADA University Honor Code can be amended through a vote of the University Senate.
Amendments to the Honor Code must be approved by a 2/3 majority of the Senate members.
VII. Pledge
a. All students, staff and faculty of ADA University community will be asked to sign a copy
of the Honor Code.
b. All students, staff and faculty must be prepared to take the following pledge:
“As a member of the ADA University community, I will not engage in any behavior
that will violate the Honor Code, nor will I tolerate others doing so. I will do everything in
my power to uphold an atmosphere of honesty and integrity at ADA University and will
encourage others to behave likewise.”
VIII. The Honor Code Agreement
Having read the ADA University Honor Code, I understand and accept my responsibility to
uphold the Honor Code at all times.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________________
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Student Academic Grievance Policy and Procedures
During academic life, a student may come into disagreement with a faculty member or with
the policies and actions of an academic unit as they affect the student’s progress toward
completion of a course or degree. In cases of complaint or disagreement over academic matters
not resolved by consultation among the parties, the University provides the student the
right to initiate a grievance procedure, as described below.
Students should have protection through orderly procedures against prejudiced or
capricious academic evaluation. At the same time, they are responsible for maintaining standards
of academic performance established for each course in which they are enrolled. Evaluation of
students and the awarding of credit must be based on academic performance professionally
judged and not on matters irrelevant to that performance, such as personality, physical
disability, age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, degree of political
activism or personal beliefs.
Judgement regarding standards of evaluation for a student’s academic performance is a
faculty responsibility and is not grievable. Normally, only questions relating to whether a faculty
member complied with the stated requirements of the course and applied standards of evaluation
fairly and equitably is potentially grievable. Cases involving complaints about grades will be
considered only when there is clear evidence that casts significant doubt on the objectivity of
the grading process or indicates that the faculty member failed to comply with the stated
requirements of the course.
A. Consultation and Informal Resolution
1. Normally the student should discuss the matter directly with the faculty member. Both
parties should make reasonable efforts to resolve the issue in an informal manner.
If no direct resolution is reached, either party may request consultation and mediation
by the unit head or academic administrator designated by the dean to help resolve
potential grievances, as defined by the appropriate school in which the course or
program is offered (referred to as the designated academic administrator).
2. Is the student feels uncomfortable trying to resolve the matter directly with the faculty
member, the student may go directly to the unit head or designated academic
administrator.
The unit head or designated academic administrator:
a. counsels the student as to the steps involved in pursuing a grievance, with emphasis
on informal resolution, and
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b. gives the student a copy of the grievance procedure section of the university’s
academic regulations, plus any additional information specific to the teaching unit, if
it is consistent with the university’s academic regulations, and notifies the faculty
member immediately.
If the process of consultation and informal resolution fails, then formal grievance proceedings
may begin.
B. Formal Process
1. If the student, after completing the above steps, remains unsatisfied, then he/she may
file a formal grievance by submitting a written complaint to the head of the teaching
unit or other academic administrator designated to supervise the grievance procedure.
Jurisdiction over the grievance procedure resides in the teaching unit responsible for the
course. The complaint, plus any supporting documents, shall supply full detail
regarding the nature of the complaint and the remedy sought. The complaint shall
indicate the dates on which attempts at informal resolution took place. To ensure that
the school/college responsible for a student’s enrolment in the university is aware that
a grievance has been filed, the teaching unit, which has jurisdiction over the
grievance, will provide the dean of the student’s school with written notification of
the filing. The faculty member against whom the grievance has been filed will also be
notified.
2. A grievance must be filed within three (3) working days of the occurrence or discovery
of the alleged incident.
3. Each teaching unit shall have a standing grievance committee, consisting of at least
three faculty members, that can be convened to hear any complaint submitted. If
a member of the grievance committee is a party to a complaint, the unit head shall
appoint a substitute faculty member who is not involved in the case.
4. Upon receipt of a complaint, the unit head or responsible administrator shall transmit
the complaint to the grievance committee and simultaneously to the faculty member
and shall assure that a hearing takes place within three (3) working days. All parties
shall be informed in writing of the time and place of the hearing. Prior to the hearing, the
committee shall obtain additional material it deems relevant. All parties shall receive
copies of all relevant documents and each party has the right to respond in writing.
The grievance committee shall review in detail the complaint, the remedy sought, and all
supporting documentation.
5. The student and the faculty member or other person(s) named in the grievance shall
have the right to an oral hearing before the committee. The student may waive in
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writing her/his right to appear for the hearing. Otherwise, if the student fails to appear
for a hearing, the committee must dismiss the case with prejudice, unless the student
can demonstrate that he or she was detained for reasons beyond his or her control. If
the faculty member or his/her responding party does not appear, the hearing may
proceed in that person’s absence. The committee shall have the right to question the
student filing the grievance and the faculty member or other person(s) named.
6. Parties to a grievance shall have an opportunity to state their cases, present evidence,
designate witnesses, ask questions and present a closing statement. Additional
witnesses may be called at the discretion of the committee. Either party may be
accompanied by an advisor, but the advisor may not address the hearing directly.
Because the purpose of the grievance process is to provide a fair review rather than a
formal legal proceeding, participation of persons acting as legal counsel in the
grievance process is not permitted. All hearings shall be closed to the public, unless
both parties agree in writing to an open hearing. A record of the hearings and any
decisions of the committee shall be maintained in accordance with applicable laws.
7. In cases involving allegation of improper evaluation, the student must demonstrate
clearly and convincingly that the evaluation was not objective or that the faculty
member did not comply with the syllabus or other stated requirements of the course.
If the only question is as to the validity of the judgment of the faculty member
regarding the merit of the academic performance of the student, the case will be
dismissed. In such a case, the committee will not read the papers or examinations of the
student to judge whether they have been fairly graded. It is not the task of the committee
to judge the academic standards used by faculty members in grading students
8. Committee deliberations shall take place in closed sessions. Committee decisions in
support of the grievance must be made by majority vote of all members present. Three
quarters of the members constitute a quorum
9. Within two (2) working days after the hearing is concluded, the committee shall
render a decision in writing, together with the rationale for that decision, to all parties
involved. If a majority of the committee finds the student’s allegation to be supported by
clear and convincing evidence, the committee shall take appropriate action in
accordance with the student’s interest which it feels would bring about substantial
justice. In cases in which a grade is in dispute, the committee shall first consider other
remedies such as: permitting the student’s registration in the course to be canceled,
allowing a late withdrawal, arranging a way for the student to submit new work, retake
an examination, or retake a course (under the direction of another professor)
10. If a change in the student’s academic record or other action is decided upon, it
is the responsibility of the head of the teaching unit in which the grievance was filed
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to implement the decision. The head of the teaching unit shall implement the decision
within two (2) working days. For the record, a copy of the decision shall be forwarded
to the dean. In cases where the grievance is filed in a school which is not the
student’s home unit, there should also be written notification by the dean or the dean’s
designee to the dean of the student’s school of the decision in the case.
C. Records
1. All records pertaining to a grievance case shall be maintained by the academic unit where
the hearing or appeal takes place, normally the academic department or the office of the
dean of the school.
